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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777.50, 35,572.95 and 14,601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777.50, 35,572.95 and 14,601.66 is: 20,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777.50 : 35,572.95 = 14,601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777.50/35,572.95 = 14,601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777.50x = 35,572.95 × 14,601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777.50x = 519,424,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,424,121.10/25,777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.29

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