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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.50, 35,265.42 and 14,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.50, 35,265.42 and 14,946.08 is: 20,622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.50 : 35,265.42 = 14,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.50/35,265.42 = 14,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.50x = 35,265.42 × 14,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.50x = 527,079,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,079,788.55/25,558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.49

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