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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,857.80, 35,681.89 and 14,526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,857.80, 35,681.89 and 14,526.71 is: 20,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,857.80 : 35,681.89 = 14,526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,857.80/35,681.89 = 14,526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,857.80x = 35,681.89 × 14,526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,857.80x = 518,340,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,340,217.24/25,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.80

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