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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,747.70, 35,532.35 and 14,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,747.70, 35,532.35 and 14,569.70 is: 20,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,747.70 : 35,532.35 = 14,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,747.70/35,532.35 = 14,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,747.70x = 35,532.35 × 14,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,747.70x = 517,695,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,695,429.28/25,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,106.48

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