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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.56, 35,475.60 and 14,953.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.56, 35,475.60 and 14,953.65 is: 20,634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.56 : 35,475.60 = 14,953.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.56/35,475.60 = 14,953.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.56x = 35,475.60 × 14,953.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.56x = 530,489,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,489,628.98/25,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.75

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