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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.83, 35,693.48 and 14,534.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.83, 35,693.48 and 14,534.31 is: 20,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.83 : 35,693.48 = 14,534.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.83/35,693.48 = 14,534.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.83x = 35,693.48 × 14,534.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.83x = 518,780,030.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,780,030.63/25,864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.35

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