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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.76, 35,296.14 and 14,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.76, 35,296.14 and 14,246.64 is: 19,659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.76 : 35,296.14 = 14,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.76/35,296.14 = 14,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.76x = 35,296.14 × 14,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.76x = 502,851,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,851,399.97/25,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.71

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