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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.74, 35,570.25 and 14,445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.74, 35,570.25 and 14,445.15 is: 19,935.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.74 : 35,570.25 = 14,445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.74/35,570.25 = 14,445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.74x = 35,570.25 × 14,445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.74x = 513,817,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,817,596.79/25,773.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,935.71

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