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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.80, 35,683.26 and 14,527.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.80, 35,683.26 and 14,527.71 is: 20,047.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.80 : 35,683.26 = 14,527.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.80/35,683.26 = 14,527.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.80x = 35,683.26 × 14,527.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.80x = 518,396,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,396,053.13/25,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.18

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