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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.10, 35,261.34 and 14,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.10, 35,261.34 and 14,797.40 is: 20,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.10 : 35,261.34 = 14,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.10/35,261.34 = 14,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.10x = 35,261.34 × 14,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.10x = 521,776,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,776,152.52/25,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.09

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