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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,878, 35,711.64 and 14,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,878, 35,711.64 and 14,702.16 is: 20,288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,878 : 35,711.64 = 14,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,878/35,711.64 = 14,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,878x = 35,711.64 × 14,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,878x = 525,038,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,038,245.14/25,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.98

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