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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,866.15, 35,692.63 and 14,533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,866.15, 35,692.63 and 14,533.85 is: 20,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,866.15 : 35,692.63 = 14,533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,866.15/35,692.63 = 14,533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,866.15x = 35,692.63 × 14,533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,866.15x = 518,751,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,751,079.39/25,866.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.21

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