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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.64, 35,259.80 and 14,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.64, 35,259.80 and 14,220.08 is: 19,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.64 : 35,259.80 = 14,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.64/35,259.80 = 14,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.64x = 35,259.80 × 14,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.64x = 501,397,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,397,176.78/25,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.66

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