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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.60, 35,273.64 and 14,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.60, 35,273.64 and 14,957.84 is: 20,637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.60 : 35,273.64 = 14,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.60/35,273.64 = 14,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.60x = 35,273.64 × 14,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.60x = 527,617,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,617,463.34/25,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.79

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