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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.74, 35,687.35 and 14,530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.74, 35,687.35 and 14,530.65 is: 20,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.74 : 35,687.35 = 14,530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.74/35,687.35 = 14,530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.74x = 35,687.35 × 14,530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.74x = 518,560,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,560,392.28/25,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.26

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