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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.38, 35,574.15 and 14,600.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.38, 35,574.15 and 14,600.38 is: 20,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.38 : 35,574.15 = 14,600.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.38/35,574.15 = 14,600.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.38x = 35,574.15 × 14,600.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.38x = 519,396,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,396,108.18/25,778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.52

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