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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.02, 35,777.52 and 14,595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.02, 35,777.52 and 14,595.53 is: 20,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.02 : 35,777.52 = 14,595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.02/35,777.52 = 14,595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.02x = 35,777.52 × 14,595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.02x = 522,191,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,191,866.49/25,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.61

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