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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,780.08, 35,575.32 and 14,602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,780.08, 35,575.32 and 14,602.16 is: 20,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,780.08 : 35,575.32 = 14,602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,780.08/35,575.32 = 14,602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,780.08x = 35,575.32 × 14,602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,780.08x = 519,476,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,476,514.69/25,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.31

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