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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,687.67, 35,444.65 and 14,357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,687.67, 35,444.65 and 14,357.26 is: 19,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,687.67 : 35,444.65 = 14,357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,687.67/35,444.65 = 14,357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,687.67x = 35,444.65 × 14,357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,687.67x = 508,887,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,887,950.92/25,687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.60

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