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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.44, 35,267.04 and 14,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.44, 35,267.04 and 14,801.44 is: 20,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.44 : 35,267.04 = 14,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.44/35,267.04 = 14,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.44x = 35,267.04 × 14,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.44x = 522,002,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,002,832.86/25,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.70

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