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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.24, 35,554.60 and 14,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.24, 35,554.60 and 14,587.28 is: 20,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.24 : 35,554.60 = 14,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.24/35,554.60 = 14,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.24x = 35,554.60 × 14,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.24x = 518,644,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,644,905.49/25,764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,130.42

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