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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,889.08, 35,727.66 and 14,558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,889.08, 35,727.66 and 14,558.62 is: 20,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,889.08 : 35,727.66 = 14,558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,889.08/35,727.66 = 14,558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,889.08x = 35,727.66 × 14,558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,889.08x = 520,145,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,145,425.43/25,889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,091.31

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