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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.15, 35,691.25 and 14,532.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.15, 35,691.25 and 14,532.85 is: 20,053.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.15 : 35,691.25 = 14,532.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.15/35,691.25 = 14,532.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.15x = 35,691.25 × 14,532.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.15x = 518,695,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,695,331.44/25,865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.83

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