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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.76, 35,191.10 and 14,889.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.76, 35,191.10 and 14,889.57 is: 20,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.76 : 35,191.10 = 14,889.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.76/35,191.10 = 14,889.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.76x = 35,191.10 × 14,889.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.76x = 523,980,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,980,272.38/25,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.42

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