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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.96, 35,688.12 and 14,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.96, 35,688.12 and 14,682.96 is: 20,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.96 : 35,688.12 = 14,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.96/35,688.12 = 14,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.96x = 35,688.12 × 14,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.96x = 524,007,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,007,238.44/25,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.48

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