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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.78, 35,689.36 and 14,531.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.78, 35,689.36 and 14,531.47 is: 20,051.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.78 : 35,689.36 = 14,531.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.78/35,689.36 = 14,531.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.78x = 35,689.36 × 14,531.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.78x = 518,618,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,618,864.16/25,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.94

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