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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,890.57, 35,729.73 and 14,560.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,890.57, 35,729.73 and 14,560.11 is: 20,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,890.57 : 35,729.73 = 14,560.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,890.57/35,729.73 = 14,560.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,890.57x = 35,729.73 × 14,560.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,890.57x = 520,228,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,228,799.07/25,890.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.37

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