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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.74, 35,685.97 and 14,529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.74, 35,685.97 and 14,529.65 is: 20,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.74 : 35,685.97 = 14,529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.74/35,685.97 = 14,529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.74x = 35,685.97 × 14,529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.74x = 518,504,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,504,439.26/25,860.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.87

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