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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.76, 35,710.08 and 14,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.76, 35,710.08 and 14,699.52 is: 20,284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.76 : 35,710.08 = 14,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.76/35,710.08 = 14,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.76x = 35,710.08 × 14,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.76x = 524,921,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,921,035.16/25,877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.64

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