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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.56, 35,313.36 and 14,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.56, 35,313.36 and 14,976.56 is: 20,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.56 : 35,313.36 = 14,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.56/35,313.36 = 14,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.56x = 35,313.36 × 14,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.56x = 528,872,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,872,654.84/25,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.13

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