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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.13, 35,623.89 and 14,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.13, 35,623.89 and 14,486.10 is: 19,991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.13 : 35,623.89 = 14,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.13/35,623.89 = 14,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.13x = 35,623.89 × 14,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.13x = 516,051,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,051,232.93/25,814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.04

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