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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.68, 35,693.66 and 14,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.68, 35,693.66 and 14,535.66 is: 20,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.68 : 35,693.66 = 14,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.68/35,693.66 = 14,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.68x = 35,693.66 × 14,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.68x = 518,830,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,830,905.92/25,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.66

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