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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.61, 35,277.44 and 14,809.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.61, 35,277.44 and 14,809.95 is: 20,437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.61 : 35,277.44 = 14,809.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.61/35,277.44 = 14,809.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.61x = 35,277.44 × 14,809.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.61x = 522,456,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,456,983.17/25,563.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.53

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