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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,890.18, 35,729.73 and 14,563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,890.18, 35,729.73 and 14,563.24 is: 20,097.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,890.18 : 35,729.73 = 14,563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,890.18/35,729.73 = 14,563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,890.18x = 35,729.73 × 14,563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,890.18x = 520,340,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,340,454.48/25,890.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.99

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