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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.33, 35,556.53 and 14,589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.33, 35,556.53 and 14,589.33 is: 20,131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.33 : 35,556.53 = 14,589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.33/35,556.53 = 14,589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.33x = 35,556.53 × 14,589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.33x = 518,745,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,745,876.88/25,767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.92

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