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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.94, 35,272.96 and 14,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.94, 35,272.96 and 14,949.50 is: 20,628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.94 : 35,272.96 = 14,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.94/35,272.96 = 14,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.94x = 35,272.96 × 14,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.94x = 527,312,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,312,901.78/25,561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.83

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