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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.25, 35,689.91 and 14,684.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.25, 35,689.91 and 14,684.25 is: 20,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.25 : 35,689.91 = 14,684.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.25/35,689.91 = 14,684.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.25x = 35,689.91 × 14,684.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.25x = 524,079,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,079,487.50/25,862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.27

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