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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,578.18, 35,297.95 and 14,825.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,578.18, 35,297.95 and 14,825.13 is: 20,458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,578.18 : 35,297.95 = 14,825.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,578.18/35,297.95 = 14,825.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,578.18x = 35,297.95 × 14,825.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,578.18x = 523,296,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,296,597.55/25,578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.71

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