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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,575.22, 35,293.79 and 14,966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,575.22, 35,293.79 and 14,966.87 is: 20,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,575.22 : 35,293.79 = 14,966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,575.22/35,293.79 = 14,966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,575.22x = 35,293.79 × 14,966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,575.22x = 528,237,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,237,491.90/25,575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.27

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