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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.20, 35,272.92 and 14,946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.20, 35,272.92 and 14,946.16 is: 20,631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.20 : 35,272.92 = 14,946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.20/35,272.92 = 14,946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.20x = 35,272.92 × 14,946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.20x = 527,194,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,194,705.99/25,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.26

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