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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,765.24, 35,555.98 and 14,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,765.24, 35,555.98 and 14,588.28 is: 20,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,765.24 : 35,555.98 = 14,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,765.24/35,555.98 = 14,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,765.24x = 35,555.98 × 14,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,765.24x = 518,700,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,700,591.91/25,765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.80

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