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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.52, 35,068.92 and 14,655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.52, 35,068.92 and 14,655.68 is: 20,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.52 : 35,068.92 = 14,655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.52/35,068.92 = 14,655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.52x = 35,068.92 × 14,655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.52x = 513,958,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,958,869.47/25,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.22

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