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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,575.72, 35,294.48 and 14,967.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,575.72, 35,294.48 and 14,967.37 is: 20,654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,575.72 : 35,294.48 = 14,967.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,575.72/35,294.48 = 14,967.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,575.72x = 35,294.48 × 14,967.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,575.72x = 528,265,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,265,466.28/25,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.96

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