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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,770.30, 35,562.87 and 14,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,770.30, 35,562.87 and 14,591.58 is: 20,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,770.30 : 35,562.87 = 14,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,770.30/35,562.87 = 14,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,770.30x = 35,562.87 × 14,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,770.30x = 518,918,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,918,462.63/25,770.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.30

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