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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.12, 35,259.56 and 14,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.12, 35,259.56 and 14,220.24 is: 19,624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.12 : 35,259.56 = 14,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.12/35,259.56 = 14,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.12x = 35,259.56 × 14,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.12x = 501,399,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,399,334.39/25,550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.15

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