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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.68, 35,278.62 and 14,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.68, 35,278.62 and 14,951.34 is: 20,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.68 : 35,278.62 = 14,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.68/35,278.62 = 14,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.68x = 35,278.62 × 14,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.68x = 527,462,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,462,642.35/25,561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.90

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