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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.62, 35,739.73 and 14,568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.62, 35,739.73 and 14,568.11 is: 20,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.62 : 35,739.73 = 14,568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.62/35,739.73 = 14,568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.62x = 35,739.73 × 14,568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.62x = 520,660,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,660,318.01/25,898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.79

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