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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,578.74, 35,287.29 and 14,963.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,578.74, 35,287.29 and 14,963.69 is: 20,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,578.74 : 35,287.29 = 14,963.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,578.74/35,287.29 = 14,963.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,578.74x = 35,287.29 × 14,963.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,578.74x = 528,027,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,027,892.06/25,578.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.24

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