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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.78, 35,277.84 and 14,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.78, 35,277.84 and 14,951.90 is: 20,628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.78 : 35,277.84 = 14,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.78/35,277.84 = 14,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.78x = 35,277.84 × 14,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.78x = 527,470,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,470,559.51/25,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.67

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