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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.24, 35,699.34 and 14,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.24, 35,699.34 and 14,691 is: 20,273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.24 : 35,699.34 = 14,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.24/35,699.34 = 14,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.24x = 35,699.34 × 14,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.24x = 524,459,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,459,003.94/25,869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.46

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