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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.80, 35,564.94 and 14,593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.80, 35,564.94 and 14,593.08 is: 20,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.80 : 35,564.94 = 14,593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.80/35,564.94 = 14,593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.80x = 35,564.94 × 14,593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.80x = 519,002,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,002,014.62/25,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.37

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