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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.52, 35,297 and 14,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.52, 35,297 and 14,249.20 is: 19,663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.52 : 35,297 = 14,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.52/35,297 = 14,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.52x = 35,297 × 14,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.52x = 502,954,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,954,012.40/25,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.91

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