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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.44, 35,249.04 and 14,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.44, 35,249.04 and 14,940 is: 20,616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.44 : 35,249.04 = 14,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.44/35,249.04 = 14,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.44x = 35,249.04 × 14,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.44x = 526,620,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,620,657.60/25,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.67

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