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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,859.64, 35,687.40 and 14,528.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,859.64, 35,687.40 and 14,528.91 is: 20,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,859.64 : 35,687.40 = 14,528.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,859.64/35,687.40 = 14,528.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,859.64x = 35,687.40 × 14,528.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,859.64x = 518,499,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,499,022.73/25,859.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.51

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