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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.17, 35,282.64 and 14,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.17, 35,282.64 and 14,954.73 is: 20,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.17 : 35,282.64 = 14,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.17/35,282.64 = 14,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.17x = 35,282.64 × 14,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.17x = 527,642,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,642,354.89/25,567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.50

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