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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.97, 35,687.64 and 14,530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.97, 35,687.64 and 14,530.51 is: 20,051.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.97 : 35,687.64 = 14,530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.97/35,687.64 = 14,530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.97x = 35,687.64 × 14,530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.97x = 518,559,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,559,609.90/25,860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.82

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