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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.57, 35,688.99 and 14,683.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.57, 35,688.99 and 14,683.57 is: 20,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.57 : 35,688.99 = 14,683.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.57/35,688.99 = 14,683.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.57x = 35,688.99 × 14,683.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.57x = 524,041,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,041,604.45/25,861.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.34

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