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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.95, 35,282.61 and 14,956.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.95, 35,282.61 and 14,956.51 is: 20,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.95 : 35,282.61 = 14,956.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.95/35,282.61 = 14,956.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.95x = 35,282.61 × 14,956.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.95x = 527,704,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,704,709.29/25,568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.50

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