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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.18, 35,270.82 and 14,804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.18, 35,270.82 and 14,804.18 is: 20,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.18 : 35,270.82 = 14,804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.18/35,270.82 = 14,804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.18x = 35,270.82 × 14,804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.18x = 522,155,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,155,568.03/25,565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,424.48

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