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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505.56, 35,197.68 and 14,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505.56, 35,197.68 and 14,895.28 is: 20,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505.56 : 35,197.68 = 14,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505.56/35,197.68 = 14,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505.56x = 35,197.68 × 14,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505.56x = 524,279,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,279,298.95/25,505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.49

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