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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.08, 35,279.28 and 14,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.08, 35,279.28 and 14,951.70 is: 20,636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.08 : 35,279.28 = 14,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.08/35,279.28 = 14,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.08x = 35,279.28 × 14,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.08x = 527,485,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,485,210.78/25,561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.26

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