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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,677.33, 35,432.51 and 14,775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,677.33, 35,432.51 and 14,775.82 is: 20,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,677.33 : 35,432.51 = 14,775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,677.33/35,432.51 = 14,775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,677.33x = 35,432.51 × 14,775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,677.33x = 523,544,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,544,352.12/25,677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.36

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