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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.44, 35,271.18 and 14,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.44, 35,271.18 and 14,804.44 is: 20,424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.44 : 35,271.18 = 14,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.44/35,271.18 = 14,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.44x = 35,271.18 × 14,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.44x = 522,170,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,170,068.04/25,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,424.84

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