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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.37, 35,296.66 and 14,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.37, 35,296.66 and 14,247 is: 19,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.37 : 35,296.66 = 14,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.37/35,296.66 = 14,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.37x = 35,296.66 × 14,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.37x = 502,871,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,871,515.02/25,577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.80

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