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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.24, 35,697.96 and 14,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.24, 35,697.96 and 14,690 is: 20,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.24 : 35,697.96 = 14,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.24/35,697.96 = 14,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.24x = 35,697.96 × 14,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.24x = 524,403,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,403,032.40/25,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.08

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