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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.60, 35,292.63 and 14,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.60, 35,292.63 and 14,962.84 is: 20,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.60 : 35,292.63 = 14,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.60/35,292.63 = 14,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.60x = 35,292.63 × 14,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.60x = 528,077,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,077,975.87/25,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.76

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