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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,788.72, 35,587.08 and 14,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,788.72, 35,587.08 and 14,610 is: 20,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,788.72 : 35,587.08 = 14,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,788.72/35,587.08 = 14,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,788.72x = 35,587.08 × 14,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,788.72x = 519,927,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,927,238.80/25,788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,161.03

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