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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.70, 35,697.45 and 14,689.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.70, 35,697.45 and 14,689.70 is: 20,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.70 : 35,697.45 = 14,689.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.70/35,697.45 = 14,689.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.70x = 35,697.45 × 14,689.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.70x = 524,384,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,384,652.78/25,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.80

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