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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.66, 35,262.96 and 14,068.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.66, 35,262.96 and 14,068.86 is: 19,415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.66 : 35,262.96 = 14,068.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.66/35,262.96 = 14,068.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.66x = 35,262.96 × 14,068.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.66x = 496,109,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,109,647.43/25,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.19

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