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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.62, 35,274.99 and 14,949.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.62, 35,274.99 and 14,949.06 is: 20,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.62 : 35,274.99 = 14,949.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.62/35,274.99 = 14,949.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.62x = 35,274.99 × 14,949.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.62x = 527,327,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,327,942.01/25,561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.68

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