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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,757.16, 35,544.98 and 14,578.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,757.16, 35,544.98 and 14,578.92 is: 20,118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,757.16 : 35,544.98 = 14,578.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,757.16/35,544.98 = 14,578.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,757.16x = 35,544.98 × 14,578.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,757.16x = 518,207,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,207,419.82/25,757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,118.97

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