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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.16, 35,276.98 and 14,951.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.16, 35,276.98 and 14,951.27 is: 20,627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.16 : 35,276.98 = 14,951.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.16/35,276.98 = 14,951.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.16x = 35,276.98 × 14,951.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.16x = 527,435,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,435,615.39/25,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.81

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