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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.78, 35,693.08 and 14,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.78, 35,693.08 and 14,533.25 is: 20,056.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.78 : 35,693.08 = 14,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.78/35,693.08 = 14,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.78x = 35,693.08 × 14,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.78x = 518,736,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,736,240.11/25,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.47

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