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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,872.36, 35,699.94 and 14,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,872.36, 35,699.94 and 14,694.12 is: 20,275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,872.36 : 35,699.94 = 14,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,872.36/35,699.94 = 14,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,872.36x = 35,699.94 × 14,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,872.36x = 524,579,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,579,202.35/25,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.66

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