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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.69, 35,286.44 and 14,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.69, 35,286.44 and 14,957.25 is: 20,641.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.69 : 35,286.44 = 14,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.69/35,286.44 = 14,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.69x = 35,286.44 × 14,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.69x = 527,788,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,788,029.90/25,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.16

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