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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.69, 35,287.82 and 14,958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.69, 35,287.82 and 14,958.25 is: 20,642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.69 : 35,287.82 = 14,958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.69/35,287.82 = 14,958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.69x = 35,287.82 × 14,958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.69x = 527,844,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,844,033.52/25,570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.54

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