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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.76, 35,260.18 and 14,942.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.76, 35,260.18 and 14,942.34 is: 20,617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.76 : 35,260.18 = 14,942.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.76/35,260.18 = 14,942.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.76x = 35,260.18 × 14,942.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.76x = 526,869,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,869,560.67/25,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.28

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