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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777.80, 35,573.22 and 14,599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777.80, 35,573.22 and 14,599.08 is: 20,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777.80 : 35,573.22 = 14,599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777.80/35,573.22 = 14,599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777.80x = 35,573.22 × 14,599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777.80x = 519,336,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,336,284.64/25,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.65

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