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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.49, 35,277.21 and 14,810.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.49, 35,277.21 and 14,810.23 is: 20,436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.49 : 35,277.21 = 14,810.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.49/35,277.21 = 14,810.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.49x = 35,277.21 × 14,810.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.49x = 522,463,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,463,593.86/25,565.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.28

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