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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.54, 35,716.06 and 14,555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.54, 35,716.06 and 14,555.42 is: 20,080.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.54 : 35,716.06 = 14,555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.54/35,716.06 = 14,555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.54x = 35,716.06 × 14,555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.54x = 519,862,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,862,254.05/25,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,080.79

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