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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.84, 35,271.33 and 14,946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.84, 35,271.33 and 14,946.22 is: 20,625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.84 : 35,271.33 = 14,946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.84/35,271.33 = 14,946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.84x = 35,271.33 × 14,946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.84x = 527,172,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,172,881.52/25,558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.86

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