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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,556.94, 35,278.20 and 14,949.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,556.94, 35,278.20 and 14,949.99 is: 20,636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,556.94 : 35,278.20 = 14,949.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,556.94/35,278.20 = 14,949.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,556.94x = 35,278.20 × 14,949.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,556.94x = 527,408,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,408,737.22/25,556.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.62

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