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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,576.77, 35,296.02 and 14,823.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,576.77, 35,296.02 and 14,823.73 is: 20,456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,576.77 : 35,296.02 = 14,823.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,576.77/35,296.02 = 14,823.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,576.77x = 35,296.02 × 14,823.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,576.77x = 523,218,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,218,714.67/25,576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.79

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