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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.82, 35,269.52 and 14,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.82, 35,269.52 and 14,946.06 is: 20,628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.82 : 35,269.52 = 14,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.82/35,269.52 = 14,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.82x = 35,269.52 × 14,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.82x = 527,140,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,140,287.36/25,553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.63

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