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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.42, 35,257.14 and 14,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.42, 35,257.14 and 14,942.88 is: 20,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.42 : 35,257.14 = 14,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.42/35,257.14 = 14,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.42x = 35,257.14 × 14,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.42x = 526,843,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,843,212.16/25,554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.52

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