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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.12, 35,847.71 and 14,646.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.12, 35,847.71 and 14,646.52 is: 20,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.12 : 35,847.71 = 14,646.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.12/35,847.71 = 14,646.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.12x = 35,847.71 × 14,646.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.12x = 525,043,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,043,949.00/25,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.78

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