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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.88, 35,259.86 and 14,220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.88, 35,259.86 and 14,220.37 is: 19,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.88 : 35,259.86 = 14,220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.88/35,259.86 = 14,220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.88x = 35,259.86 × 14,220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.88x = 501,408,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,408,343.50/25,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.92

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