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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.57, 35,291.49 and 14,959.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.57, 35,291.49 and 14,959.62 is: 20,649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.57 : 35,291.49 = 14,959.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.57/35,291.49 = 14,959.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.57x = 35,291.49 × 14,959.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.57x = 527,947,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,947,103.18/25,566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.90

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