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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.54, 35,250.92 and 14,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.54, 35,250.92 and 14,789.88 is: 20,409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.54 : 35,250.92 = 14,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.54/35,250.92 = 14,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.54x = 35,250.92 × 14,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.54x = 521,356,876.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,356,876.69/25,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.72

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