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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.25, 35,288.33 and 14,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.25, 35,288.33 and 14,962.92 is: 20,648.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.25 : 35,288.33 = 14,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.25/35,288.33 = 14,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.25x = 35,288.33 × 14,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.25x = 528,016,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,016,458.72/25,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.83

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