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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,873.86, 35,705.61 and 14,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,873.86, 35,705.61 and 14,695.14 is: 20,279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873.86 : 35,705.61 = 14,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873.86/35,705.61 = 14,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873.86x = 35,705.61 × 14,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873.86x = 524,698,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,698,937.74/25,873.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.11

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