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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.81, 35,687.96 and 14,682.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.81, 35,687.96 and 14,682.81 is: 20,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.81 : 35,687.96 = 14,682.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.81/35,687.96 = 14,682.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.81x = 35,687.96 × 14,682.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.81x = 523,999,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,999,535.97/25,860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.30

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