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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.67, 35,280.57 and 14,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.67, 35,280.57 and 14,953.23 is: 20,635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.67 : 35,280.57 = 14,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.67/35,280.57 = 14,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.67x = 35,280.57 × 14,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.67x = 527,558,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,558,477.74/25,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.43

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