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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.32, 35,687.27 and 14,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.32, 35,687.27 and 14,682.32 is: 20,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.32 : 35,687.27 = 14,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.32/35,687.27 = 14,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.32x = 35,687.27 × 14,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.32x = 523,971,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,971,666.22/25,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.61

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