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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,716.96, 35,496.55 and 14,963.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,716.96, 35,496.55 and 14,963.91 is: 20,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,716.96 : 35,496.55 = 14,963.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,716.96/35,496.55 = 14,963.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,716.96x = 35,496.55 × 14,963.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,716.96x = 531,167,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,167,179.51/25,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.35

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