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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.38, 35,694.26 and 14,687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.38, 35,694.26 and 14,687.38 is: 20,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.38 : 35,694.26 = 14,687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.38/35,694.26 = 14,687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.38x = 35,694.26 × 14,687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.38x = 524,255,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,255,160.44/25,865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.60

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