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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,564.44, 35,276.40 and 14,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,564.44, 35,276.40 and 14,952 is: 20,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,564.44 : 35,276.40 = 14,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,564.44/35,276.40 = 14,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,564.44x = 35,276.40 × 14,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,564.44x = 527,452,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,452,732.80/25,564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.28

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