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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.13, 35,691.15 and 14,685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.13, 35,691.15 and 14,685.13 is: 20,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.13 : 35,691.15 = 14,685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.13/35,691.15 = 14,685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.13x = 35,691.15 × 14,685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.13x = 524,128,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,128,925.72/25,863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.49

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