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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.53, 35,274.74 and 14,949.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.53, 35,274.74 and 14,949.65 is: 20,625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.53 : 35,274.74 = 14,949.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.53/35,274.74 = 14,949.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.53x = 35,274.74 × 14,949.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.53x = 527,344,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,344,765.72/25,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.57

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