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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.83, 35,265.66 and 14,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.83, 35,265.66 and 14,224.08 is: 19,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.83 : 35,265.66 = 14,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.83/35,265.66 = 14,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.83x = 35,265.66 × 14,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.83x = 501,621,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,621,628.82/25,554.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.23

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