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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.36, 35,274.96 and 14,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.36, 35,274.96 and 14,952.88 is: 20,631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.36 : 35,274.96 = 14,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.36/35,274.96 = 14,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.36x = 35,274.96 × 14,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.36x = 527,462,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,462,243.88/25,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.91

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