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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.75, 35,281.50 and 14,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.75, 35,281.50 and 14,960.27 is: 20,635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.75 : 35,281.50 = 14,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.75/35,281.50 = 14,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.75x = 35,281.50 × 14,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.75x = 527,820,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,820,766.01/25,577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.93

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