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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.44, 35,289.93 and 14,958.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.44, 35,289.93 and 14,958.49 is: 20,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.44 : 35,289.93 = 14,958.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.44/35,289.93 = 14,958.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.44x = 35,289.93 × 14,958.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.44x = 527,884,065.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,884,065.01/25,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.35

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