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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.15, 35,587.41 and 14,455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.15, 35,587.41 and 14,455.68 is: 19,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.15 : 35,587.41 = 14,455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.15/35,587.41 = 14,455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.15x = 35,587.41 × 14,455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.15x = 514,440,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,440,210.99/25,786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.25

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