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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.88, 35,694.95 and 14,687.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.88, 35,694.95 and 14,687.88 is: 20,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.88 : 35,694.95 = 14,687.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.88/35,694.95 = 14,687.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.88x = 35,694.95 × 14,687.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.88x = 524,283,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,283,142.21/25,865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.29

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