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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.60, 35,266.35 and 14,224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.60, 35,266.35 and 14,224.59 is: 19,630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.60 : 35,266.35 = 14,224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.60/35,266.35 = 14,224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.60x = 35,266.35 × 14,224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.60x = 501,649,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,649,369.55/25,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.49

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