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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.57, 35,687.61 and 14,682.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.57, 35,687.61 and 14,682.57 is: 20,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.57 : 35,687.61 = 14,682.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.57/35,687.61 = 14,682.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.57x = 35,687.61 × 14,682.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.57x = 523,985,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,985,831.96/25,860.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.96

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