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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.86, 35,271.27 and 14,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.86, 35,271.27 and 14,946.54 is: 20,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.86 : 35,271.27 = 14,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.86/35,271.27 = 14,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.86x = 35,271.27 × 14,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.86x = 527,183,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,183,447.91/25,558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.25

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