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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,886.54, 35,713.31 and 14,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,886.54, 35,713.31 and 14,553.42 is: 20,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,886.54 : 35,713.31 = 14,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,886.54/35,713.31 = 14,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,886.54x = 35,713.31 × 14,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,886.54x = 519,750,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,750,794.22/25,886.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.04

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