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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.04, 35,578.12 and 14,604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.04, 35,578.12 and 14,604.04 is: 20,152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.04 : 35,578.12 = 14,604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.04/35,578.12 = 14,604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.04x = 35,578.12 × 14,604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.04x = 519,584,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,584,287.60/25,782.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.95

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