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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.92, 35,204.64 and 14,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.92, 35,204.64 and 14,902.26 is: 20,558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.92 : 35,204.64 = 14,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.92/35,204.64 = 14,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.92x = 35,204.64 × 14,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.92x = 524,628,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,628,698.49/25,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.42

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