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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,747.50, 35,532.63 and 14,569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,747.50, 35,532.63 and 14,569.50 is: 20,106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,747.50 : 35,532.63 = 14,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,747.50/35,532.63 = 14,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,747.50x = 35,532.63 × 14,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,747.50x = 517,692,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,692,652.79/25,747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,106.52

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