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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.61, 35,739.05 and 14,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.61, 35,739.05 and 14,568.33 is: 20,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.61 : 35,739.05 = 14,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.61/35,739.05 = 14,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.61x = 35,739.05 × 14,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.61x = 520,658,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,658,201.44/25,898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.71

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