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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,564.78, 35,273.95 and 14,952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,564.78, 35,273.95 and 14,952.34 is: 20,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,564.78 : 35,273.95 = 14,952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,564.78/35,273.95 = 14,952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,564.78x = 35,273.95 × 14,952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,564.78x = 527,428,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,428,093.54/25,564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.04

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