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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.60, 35,686.17 and 14,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.60, 35,686.17 and 14,529.24 is: 20,049.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.60 : 35,686.17 = 14,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.60/35,686.17 = 14,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.60x = 35,686.17 × 14,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.60x = 518,492,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,492,928.61/25,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.53

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