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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,899.61, 35,740.42 and 14,569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,899.61, 35,740.42 and 14,569.33 is: 20,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,899.61 : 35,740.42 = 14,569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,899.61/35,740.42 = 14,569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,899.61x = 35,740.42 × 14,569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,899.61x = 520,713,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,713,973.32/25,899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.09

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