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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.94, 35,224.38 and 14,911.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.94, 35,224.38 and 14,911.02 is: 20,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.94 : 35,224.38 = 14,911.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.94/35,224.38 = 14,911.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.94x = 35,224.38 × 14,911.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.94x = 525,231,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,231,434.67/25,517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.83

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