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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.47, 35,685.93 and 14,528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.47, 35,685.93 and 14,528.69 is: 20,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.47 : 35,685.93 = 14,528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.47/35,685.93 = 14,528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.47x = 35,685.93 × 14,528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.47x = 518,469,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,469,814.33/25,861.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.96

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