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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.08, 35,262.72 and 14,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.08, 35,262.72 and 14,802.24 is: 20,422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.08 : 35,262.72 = 14,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.08/35,262.72 = 14,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.08x = 35,262.72 × 14,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.08x = 521,967,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,967,244.49/25,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,422.79

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