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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.95, 35,281.23 and 14,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.95, 35,281.23 and 14,955.51 is: 20,637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.95 : 35,281.23 = 14,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.95/35,281.23 = 14,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.95x = 35,281.23 × 14,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.95x = 527,648,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,648,788.08/25,567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.12

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