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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.42, 35,203.95 and 14,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.42, 35,203.95 and 14,901.75 is: 20,557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.42 : 35,203.95 = 14,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.42/35,203.95 = 14,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.42x = 35,203.95 × 14,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.42x = 524,600,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,600,461.91/25,518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,557.72

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