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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,886.49, 35,724.61 and 14,559.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,886.49, 35,724.61 and 14,559.55 is: 20,092.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,886.49 : 35,724.61 = 14,559.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,886.49/35,724.61 = 14,559.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,886.49x = 35,724.61 × 14,559.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,886.49x = 520,134,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,134,174.41/25,886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,092.88

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