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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.19, 35,284.37 and 14,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.19, 35,284.37 and 14,955.75 is: 20,639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.19 : 35,284.37 = 14,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.19/35,284.37 = 14,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.19x = 35,284.37 × 14,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.19x = 527,704,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,704,141.85/25,568.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.09

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