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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.08, 35,280.66 and 14,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.08, 35,280.66 and 14,952.70 is: 20,637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.08 : 35,280.66 = 14,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.08/35,280.66 = 14,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.08x = 35,280.66 × 14,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.08x = 527,541,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,541,124.78/25,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.64

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