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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,891.14, 35,729.58 and 14,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,891.14, 35,729.58 and 14,713.14 is: 20,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,891.14 : 35,729.58 = 14,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,891.14/35,729.58 = 14,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,891.14x = 35,729.58 × 14,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,891.14x = 525,694,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,694,312.68/25,891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.02

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