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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,556.50, 35,262.66 and 14,944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,556.50, 35,262.66 and 14,944.08 is: 20,619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,556.50 : 35,262.66 = 14,944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,556.50/35,262.66 = 14,944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,556.50x = 35,262.66 × 14,944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,556.50x = 526,968,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,968,012.05/25,556.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.73

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