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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.56, 35,706.67 and 14,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.56, 35,706.67 and 14,545.56 is: 20,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.56 : 35,706.67 = 14,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.56/35,706.67 = 14,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.56x = 35,706.67 × 14,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.56x = 519,373,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,373,489.39/25,877.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.42

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