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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.39, 35,282.99 and 14,959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.39, 35,282.99 and 14,959.07 is: 20,643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.39 : 35,282.99 = 14,959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.39/35,282.99 = 14,959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.39x = 35,282.99 × 14,959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.39x = 527,800,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,800,626.37/25,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.51

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