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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.20, 35,283.96 and 14,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.20, 35,283.96 and 14,954.16 is: 20,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.20 : 35,283.96 = 14,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.20/35,283.96 = 14,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.20x = 35,283.96 × 14,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.20x = 527,641,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,641,983.27/25,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.30

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