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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.69, 35,285.06 and 14,956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.69, 35,285.06 and 14,956.25 is: 20,639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.69 : 35,285.06 = 14,956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.69/35,285.06 = 14,956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.69x = 35,285.06 × 14,956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.69x = 527,732,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,732,103.84/25,568.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.78

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