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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,891.23, 35,727.89 and 14,558.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,891.23, 35,727.89 and 14,558.61 is: 20,089.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,891.23 : 35,727.89 = 14,558.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,891.23/35,727.89 = 14,558.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,891.23x = 35,727.89 × 14,558.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,891.23x = 520,148,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,148,343.84/25,891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.75

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