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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,891.88, 35,730.60 and 14,713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,891.88, 35,730.60 and 14,713.88 is: 20,305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,891.88 : 35,730.60 = 14,713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,891.88/35,730.60 = 14,713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,891.88x = 35,730.60 × 14,713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,891.88x = 525,735,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,735,760.73/25,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.04

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