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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.26, 35,696.70 and 14,537.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.26, 35,696.70 and 14,537.07 is: 20,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.26 : 35,696.70 = 14,537.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.26/35,696.70 = 14,537.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.26x = 35,696.70 × 14,537.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.26x = 518,925,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,925,426.67/25,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,061.09

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