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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.94, 35,285.40 and 14,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.94, 35,285.40 and 14,956.50 is: 20,640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.94 : 35,285.40 = 14,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.94/35,285.40 = 14,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.94x = 35,285.40 × 14,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.94x = 527,746,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,746,085.10/25,568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.12

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