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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.53, 35,278.88 and 14,952.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.53, 35,278.88 and 14,952.65 is: 20,629.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.53 : 35,278.88 = 14,952.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.53/35,278.88 = 14,952.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.53x = 35,278.88 × 14,952.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.53x = 527,512,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,512,493.87/25,570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.71

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