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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.32, 35,268.83 and 14,945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.32, 35,268.83 and 14,945.56 is: 20,627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.32 : 35,268.83 = 14,945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.32/35,268.83 = 14,945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.32x = 35,268.83 × 14,945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.32x = 527,112,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,112,340.17/25,553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.94

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