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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.32, 35,473.44 and 14,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.32, 35,473.44 and 14,955.58 is: 20,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.32 : 35,473.44 = 14,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.32/35,473.44 = 14,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.32x = 35,473.44 × 14,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.32x = 530,525,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,525,869.80/25,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.35

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