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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.12, 35,276.72 and 14,956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.12, 35,276.72 and 14,956.07 is: 20,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.12 : 35,276.72 = 14,956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.12/35,276.72 = 14,956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.12x = 35,276.72 × 14,956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.12x = 527,600,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,600,842.53/25,571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.69

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