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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,836.77, 35,655.12 and 14,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,836.77, 35,655.12 and 14,508.72 is: 20,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,836.77 : 35,655.12 = 14,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,836.77/35,655.12 = 14,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,836.77x = 35,655.12 × 14,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,836.77x = 517,310,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,310,152.65/25,836.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.24

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