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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,763.04, 35,551.98 and 14,585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,763.04, 35,551.98 and 14,585.04 is: 20,126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,763.04 : 35,551.98 = 14,585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,763.04/35,551.98 = 14,585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,763.04x = 35,551.98 × 14,585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,763.04x = 518,527,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,527,050.38/25,763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,126.78

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