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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.42, 34,552.62 and 14,982.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.42, 34,552.62 and 14,982.22 is: 20,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.42 : 34,552.62 = 14,982.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.42/34,552.62 = 14,982.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.42x = 34,552.62 × 14,982.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.42x = 517,674,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,674,954.42/25,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.20

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