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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.52, 35,266.35 and 14,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.52, 35,266.35 and 14,224.84 is: 19,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.52 : 35,266.35 = 14,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.52/35,266.35 = 14,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.52x = 35,266.35 × 14,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.52x = 501,658,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,658,044.62/25,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.12

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