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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.08, 35,543.70 and 14,575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.08, 35,543.70 and 14,575.08 is: 20,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.08 : 35,543.70 = 14,575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.08/35,543.70 = 14,575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.08x = 35,543.70 × 14,575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.08x = 518,052,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,052,271.00/25,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,116.13

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