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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.16, 35,266.66 and 14,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.16, 35,266.66 and 14,801.16 is: 20,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.16 : 35,266.66 = 14,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.16/35,266.66 = 14,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.16x = 35,266.66 × 14,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.16x = 521,987,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,987,466.96/25,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.32

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