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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,886.94, 35,723.66 and 14,558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,886.94, 35,723.66 and 14,558.34 is: 20,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,886.94 : 35,723.66 = 14,558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,886.94/35,723.66 = 14,558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,886.94x = 35,723.66 × 14,558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,886.94x = 520,077,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,077,188.32/25,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.33

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