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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.16, 35,730.83 and 14,561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.16, 35,730.83 and 14,561.65 is: 20,094.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.16 : 35,730.83 = 14,561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.16/35,730.83 = 14,561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.16x = 35,730.83 × 14,561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.16x = 520,299,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,299,787.75/25,892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.88

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