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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.11, 35,682.81 and 14,528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.11, 35,682.81 and 14,528.07 is: 20,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.11 : 35,682.81 = 14,528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.11/35,682.81 = 14,528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.11x = 35,682.81 × 14,528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.11x = 518,402,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,402,361.48/25,858.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.96

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