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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.33, 35,738.91 and 14,568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.33, 35,738.91 and 14,568.46 is: 20,104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.33 : 35,738.91 = 14,568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.33/35,738.91 = 14,568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.33x = 35,738.91 × 14,568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.33x = 520,660,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,660,791.43/25,898.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.03

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