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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,557.76, 35,267.52 and 14,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,557.76, 35,267.52 and 14,946.24 is: 20,624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,557.76 : 35,267.52 = 14,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,557.76/35,267.52 = 14,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,557.76x = 35,267.52 × 14,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,557.76x = 527,116,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,116,818.12/25,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.53

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