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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.74, 35,688.73 and 14,531.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.74, 35,688.73 and 14,531.65 is: 20,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.74 : 35,688.73 = 14,531.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.74/35,688.73 = 14,531.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.74x = 35,688.73 × 14,531.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.74x = 518,616,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,616,133.30/25,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.64

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