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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.55, 35,777.28 and 14,596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.55, 35,777.28 and 14,596.84 is: 20,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.55 : 35,777.28 = 14,596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.55/35,777.28 = 14,596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.55x = 35,777.28 × 14,596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.55x = 522,235,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,235,231.80/25,927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.10

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