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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.50, 35,716.48 and 14,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.50, 35,716.48 and 14,703.50 is: 20,290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.50 : 35,716.48 = 14,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.50/35,716.48 = 14,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.50x = 35,716.48 × 14,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.50x = 525,157,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,157,263.68/25,881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.84

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