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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.50, 35,267.13 and 14,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.50, 35,267.13 and 14,377.50 is: 19,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.50 : 35,267.13 = 14,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.50/35,267.13 = 14,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.50x = 35,267.13 × 14,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.50x = 507,053,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,053,161.58/25,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.25

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