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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.73, 35,568.74 and 14,441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.73, 35,568.74 and 14,441.99 is: 19,932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.73 : 35,568.74 = 14,441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.73/35,568.74 = 14,441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.73x = 35,568.74 × 14,441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.73x = 513,683,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,683,137.34/25,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.04

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