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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,709.56, 35,476.98 and 14,954.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,709.56, 35,476.98 and 14,954.65 is: 20,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,709.56 : 35,476.98 = 14,954.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,709.56/35,476.98 = 14,954.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,709.56x = 35,476.98 × 14,954.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,709.56x = 530,545,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,545,818.96/25,709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.13

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