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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.58, 35,244.95 and 14,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.58, 35,244.95 and 14,055.82 is: 19,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.58 : 35,244.95 = 14,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.58/35,244.95 = 14,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.58x = 35,244.95 × 14,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.58x = 495,396,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,396,501.34/25,539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.20

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