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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.77, 35,291.81 and 14,245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.77, 35,291.81 and 14,245.45 is: 19,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.77 : 35,291.81 = 14,245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.77/35,291.81 = 14,245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.77x = 35,291.81 × 14,245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.77x = 502,747,662.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,747,662.15/25,573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.72

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