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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.16, 35,282.66 and 14,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.16, 35,282.66 and 14,954.72 is: 20,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.16 : 35,282.66 = 14,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.16/35,282.66 = 14,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.16x = 35,282.66 × 14,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.16x = 527,642,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,642,049.97/25,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.50

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