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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.72, 35,565.57 and 14,288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.72, 35,565.57 and 14,288.94 is: 19,717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.72 : 35,565.57 = 14,288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.72/35,565.57 = 14,288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.72x = 35,565.57 × 14,288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.72x = 508,194,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,194,295.80/25,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.54

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