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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,780.53, 35,573.51 and 14,449.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,780.53, 35,573.51 and 14,449.13 is: 19,937.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,780.53 : 35,573.51 = 14,449.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,780.53/35,573.51 = 14,449.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,780.53x = 35,573.51 × 14,449.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,780.53x = 514,006,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,006,020.43/25,780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.76

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