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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.56, 35,280.72 and 14,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.56, 35,280.72 and 14,955.12 is: 20,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.56 : 35,280.72 = 14,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.56/35,280.72 = 14,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.56x = 35,280.72 × 14,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.56x = 527,627,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,627,401.29/25,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.60

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