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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.56, 35,684.85 and 14,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.56, 35,684.85 and 14,680.56 is: 20,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.56 : 35,684.85 = 14,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.56/35,684.85 = 14,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.56x = 35,684.85 × 14,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.56x = 523,873,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,873,581.52/25,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.19

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