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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.50, 35,261.28 and 14,943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.50, 35,261.28 and 14,943.08 is: 20,618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.50 : 35,261.28 = 14,943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.50/35,261.28 = 14,943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.50x = 35,261.28 × 14,943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.50x = 526,912,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,912,127.94/25,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.35

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