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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.80, 35,570.46 and 14,597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.80, 35,570.46 and 14,597.08 is: 20,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.80 : 35,570.46 = 14,597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.80/35,570.46 = 14,597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.80x = 35,570.46 × 14,597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.80x = 519,224,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,224,850.26/25,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.89

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