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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.18, 35,285.49 and 14,960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.18, 35,285.49 and 14,960.88 is: 20,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.18 : 35,285.49 = 14,960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.18/35,285.49 = 14,960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.18x = 35,285.49 × 14,960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.18x = 527,901,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,901,981.63/25,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.03

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