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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.88, 35,569.33 and 14,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.88, 35,569.33 and 14,596.88 is: 20,143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.88 : 35,569.33 = 14,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.88/35,569.33 = 14,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.88x = 35,569.33 × 14,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.88x = 519,201,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,201,027.35/25,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.69

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