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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,887.49, 35,725.99 and 14,560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,887.49, 35,725.99 and 14,560.55 is: 20,094.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,887.49 : 35,725.99 = 14,560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,887.49/35,725.99 = 14,560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,887.49x = 35,725.99 × 14,560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,887.49x = 520,190,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,190,063.69/25,887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.26

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