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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.45, 35,688.82 and 14,683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.45, 35,688.82 and 14,683.45 is: 20,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.45 : 35,688.82 = 14,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.45/35,688.82 = 14,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.45x = 35,688.82 × 14,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.45x = 524,034,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,034,788.88/25,861.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.17

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