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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,757.83, 35,543.41 and 14,579.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,757.83, 35,543.41 and 14,579.83 is: 20,118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,757.83 : 35,543.41 = 14,579.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,757.83/35,543.41 = 14,579.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,757.83x = 35,543.41 × 14,579.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,757.83x = 518,216,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,216,875.42/25,757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,118.81

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