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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.60, 35,687.55 and 14,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.60, 35,687.55 and 14,530.24 is: 20,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.60 : 35,687.55 = 14,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.60/35,687.55 = 14,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.60x = 35,687.55 × 14,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.60x = 518,548,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,548,666.51/25,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.91

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