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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.52, 35,725.96 and 14,558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.52, 35,725.96 and 14,558.02 is: 20,089.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.52 : 35,725.96 = 14,558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.52/35,725.96 = 14,558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.52x = 35,725.96 × 14,558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.52x = 520,099,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,099,240.20/25,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.96

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