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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,564.06, 35,275.89 and 14,951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,564.06, 35,275.89 and 14,951.62 is: 20,631.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,564.06 : 35,275.89 = 14,951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,564.06/35,275.89 = 14,951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,564.06x = 35,275.89 × 14,951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,564.06x = 527,431,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,431,702.44/25,564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.77

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