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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.16, 35,739.63 and 14,569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.16, 35,739.63 and 14,569.74 is: 20,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.16 : 35,739.63 = 14,569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.16/35,739.63 = 14,569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.16x = 35,739.63 × 14,569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.16x = 520,717,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,717,116.80/25,895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.67

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