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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.07, 35,693.82 and 14,687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.07, 35,693.82 and 14,687.07 is: 20,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.07 : 35,693.82 = 14,687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.07/35,693.82 = 14,687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.07x = 35,693.82 × 14,687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.07x = 524,237,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,237,632.91/25,865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.17

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