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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.55, 35,680.80 and 14,525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.55, 35,680.80 and 14,525.53 is: 20,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.55 : 35,680.80 = 14,525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.55/35,680.80 = 14,525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.55x = 35,680.80 × 14,525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.55x = 518,282,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,282,496.09/25,855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.31

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