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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.53, 35,276.11 and 14,950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.53, 35,276.11 and 14,950.65 is: 20,626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.53 : 35,276.11 = 14,950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.53/35,276.11 = 14,950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.53x = 35,276.11 × 14,950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.53x = 527,400,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,400,773.97/25,568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.95

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