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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.57, 35,271.93 and 14,947.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.57, 35,271.93 and 14,947.81 is: 20,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.57 : 35,271.93 = 14,947.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.57/35,271.93 = 14,947.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.57x = 35,271.93 × 14,947.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.57x = 527,238,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,238,107.97/25,555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.04

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