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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,557.50, 35,264.04 and 14,945.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,557.50, 35,264.04 and 14,945.08 is: 20,621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,557.50 : 35,264.04 = 14,945.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,557.50/35,264.04 = 14,945.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,557.50x = 35,264.04 × 14,945.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,557.50x = 527,023,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,023,898.92/25,557.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.11

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