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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.08, 35,572.56 and 14,600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.08, 35,572.56 and 14,600.16 is: 20,147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.08 : 35,572.56 = 14,600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.08/35,572.56 = 14,600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.08x = 35,572.56 × 14,600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.08x = 519,365,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,365,067.61/25,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.55

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