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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.13, 35,560.01 and 14,590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.13, 35,560.01 and 14,590.13 is: 20,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.13 : 35,560.01 = 14,590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.13/35,560.01 = 14,590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.13x = 35,560.01 × 14,590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.13x = 518,825,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,825,027.38/25,768.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.37

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