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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.65, 35,694.70 and 14,535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.65, 35,694.70 and 14,535.35 is: 20,057.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.65 : 35,694.70 = 14,535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.65/35,694.70 = 14,535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.65x = 35,694.70 × 14,535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.65x = 518,834,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,834,957.65/25,867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.29

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