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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.93, 35,480.26 and 14,957.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.93, 35,480.26 and 14,957.02 is: 20,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.93 : 35,480.26 = 14,957.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.93/35,480.26 = 14,957.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.93x = 35,480.26 × 14,957.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.93x = 530,679,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,679,021.47/25,711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.41

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