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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.76, 35,309.75 and 14,833.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.76, 35,309.75 and 14,833.71 is: 20,470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.76 : 35,309.75 = 14,833.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.76/35,309.75 = 14,833.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.76x = 35,309.75 × 14,833.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.76x = 523,774,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,774,591.67/25,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.53

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