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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.12, 35,272.92 and 14,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.12, 35,272.92 and 14,947.56 is: 20,627.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.12 : 35,272.92 = 14,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.12/35,272.92 = 14,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.12x = 35,272.92 × 14,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.12x = 527,244,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,244,088.08/25,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.61

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