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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,503.40, 35,196.06 and 14,899.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,503.40, 35,196.06 and 14,899.24 is: 20,561.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,503.40 : 35,196.06 = 14,899.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,503.40/35,196.06 = 14,899.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,503.40x = 35,196.06 × 14,899.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,503.40x = 524,394,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,394,544.99/25,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.75

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