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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.74, 35,345.66 and 14,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.74, 35,345.66 and 14,858 is: 20,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.74 : 35,345.66 = 14,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.74/35,345.66 = 14,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.74x = 35,345.66 × 14,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.74x = 525,165,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,165,816.28/25,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.69

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