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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,762.96, 35,551.92 and 14,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,762.96, 35,551.92 and 14,584.96 is: 20,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,762.96 : 35,551.92 = 14,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,762.96/35,551.92 = 14,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,762.96x = 35,551.92 × 14,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,762.96x = 518,523,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,523,331.12/25,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,126.70

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