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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.14, 35,686.98 and 14,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.14, 35,686.98 and 14,529.68 is: 20,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.14 : 35,686.98 = 14,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.14/35,686.98 = 14,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.14x = 35,686.98 × 14,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.14x = 518,520,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,520,399.57/25,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.95

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