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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.07, 35,691.06 and 14,685.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.07, 35,691.06 and 14,685.07 is: 20,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.07 : 35,691.06 = 14,685.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.07/35,691.06 = 14,685.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.07x = 35,691.06 × 14,685.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.07x = 524,125,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,125,714.47/25,863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.41

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