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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777, 35,572.26 and 14,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777, 35,572.26 and 14,599.72 is: 20,147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777 : 35,572.26 = 14,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777/35,572.26 = 14,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777x = 35,572.26 × 14,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777x = 519,345,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,345,035.77/25,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.61

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