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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,891.42, 35,731.46 and 14,564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,891.42, 35,731.46 and 14,564.48 is: 20,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,891.42 : 35,731.46 = 14,564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,891.42/35,731.46 = 14,564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,891.42x = 35,731.46 × 14,564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,891.42x = 520,410,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,410,134.54/25,891.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.71

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