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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.72, 35,675.68 and 14,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.72, 35,675.68 and 14,674.24 is: 20,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.72 : 35,675.68 = 14,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.72/35,675.68 = 14,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.72x = 35,675.68 × 14,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.72x = 523,513,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,513,490.48/25,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.14

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