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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.16, 35,261.32 and 14,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.16, 35,261.32 and 14,221.84 is: 19,627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.16 : 35,261.32 = 14,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.16/35,261.32 = 14,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.16x = 35,261.32 × 14,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.16x = 501,480,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,480,851.23/25,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.31

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