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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.53, 35,273.36 and 14,948.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.53, 35,273.36 and 14,948.65 is: 20,624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.53 : 35,273.36 = 14,948.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.53/35,273.36 = 14,948.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.53x = 35,273.36 × 14,948.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.53x = 527,288,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,288,861.85/25,566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.19

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