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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.69, 35,283.38 and 14,953.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.69, 35,283.38 and 14,953.74 is: 20,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.69 : 35,283.38 = 14,953.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.69/35,283.38 = 14,953.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.69x = 35,283.38 × 14,953.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.69x = 527,618,416.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,618,416.07/25,560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.79

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