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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.82, 35,291.84 and 14,959.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.82, 35,291.84 and 14,959.87 is: 20,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.82 : 35,291.84 = 14,959.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.82/35,291.84 = 14,959.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.82x = 35,291.84 × 14,959.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.82x = 527,961,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,961,087.20/25,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.25

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