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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.88, 35,693.57 and 14,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.88, 35,693.57 and 14,686.88 is: 20,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.88 : 35,693.57 = 14,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.88/35,693.57 = 14,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.88x = 35,693.57 × 14,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.88x = 524,226,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,226,927.46/25,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.91

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