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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.96, 35,289.54 and 14,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.96, 35,289.54 and 14,961.48 is: 20,645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.96 : 35,289.54 = 14,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.96/35,289.54 = 14,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.96x = 35,289.54 × 14,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.96x = 527,983,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,983,746.92/25,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.37

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