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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,918.70, 35,769.59 and 14,589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,918.70, 35,769.59 and 14,589.27 is: 20,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,918.70 : 35,769.59 = 14,589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,918.70/35,769.59 = 14,589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,918.70x = 35,769.59 × 14,589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,918.70x = 521,852,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,852,133.35/25,918.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.20

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