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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.04, 35,686.92 and 14,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.04, 35,686.92 and 14,682.04 is: 20,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.04 : 35,686.92 = 14,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.04/35,686.92 = 14,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.04x = 35,686.92 × 14,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.04x = 523,956,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,956,786.92/25,860.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.25

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