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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.78, 35,275.33 and 14,953.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.78, 35,275.33 and 14,953.34 is: 20,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.78 : 35,275.33 = 14,953.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.78/35,275.33 = 14,953.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.78x = 35,275.33 × 14,953.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.78x = 527,484,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,484,003.10/25,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.42

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