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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,556.31, 35,273.88 and 14,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,556.31, 35,273.88 and 14,946.93 is: 20,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,556.31 : 35,273.88 = 14,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,556.31/35,273.88 = 14,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,556.31x = 35,273.88 × 14,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,556.31x = 527,236,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,236,215.19/25,556.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.37

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