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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.17, 35,286.78 and 14,957.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.17, 35,286.78 and 14,957.73 is: 20,641.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.17 : 35,286.78 = 14,957.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.17/35,286.78 = 14,957.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.17x = 35,286.78 × 14,957.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.17x = 527,810,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,810,127.81/25,570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.64

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