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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.08, 35,263.22 and 14,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.08, 35,263.22 and 14,940.60 is: 20,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.08 : 35,263.22 = 14,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.08/35,263.22 = 14,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.08x = 35,263.22 × 14,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.08x = 526,853,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,853,664.73/25,553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.01

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