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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.88, 35,270.70 and 14,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.88, 35,270.70 and 14,376.88 is: 19,842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.88 : 35,270.70 = 14,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.88/35,270.70 = 14,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.88x = 35,270.70 × 14,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.88x = 507,082,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,082,621.42/25,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.89

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