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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.09, 35,750.97 and 14,577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.09, 35,750.97 and 14,577.23 is: 20,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.09 : 35,750.97 = 14,577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.09/35,750.97 = 14,577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.09x = 35,750.97 × 14,577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.09x = 521,150,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,150,112.41/25,907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,116.12

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