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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,780.83, 35,575.11 and 14,602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,780.83, 35,575.11 and 14,602.83 is: 20,150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,780.83 : 35,575.11 = 14,602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,780.83/35,575.11 = 14,602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,780.83x = 35,575.11 × 14,602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,780.83x = 519,497,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,497,283.56/25,780.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.53

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