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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.08, 35,196.48 and 14,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.08, 35,196.48 and 14,754.24 is: 20,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.08 : 35,196.48 = 14,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.08/35,196.48 = 14,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.08x = 35,196.48 × 14,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.08x = 519,297,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,297,313.08/25,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.55

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