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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.31, 35,277.62 and 14,952.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.31, 35,277.62 and 14,952.87 is: 20,633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.31 : 35,277.62 = 14,952.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.31/35,277.62 = 14,952.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.31x = 35,277.62 × 14,952.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.31x = 527,501,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,501,591.01/25,565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.49

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