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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.64, 35,572.88 and 14,447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.64, 35,572.88 and 14,447.06 is: 19,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.64 : 35,572.88 = 14,447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.64/35,572.88 = 14,447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.64x = 35,572.88 × 14,447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.64x = 513,923,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,923,531.73/25,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.34

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