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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.22, 35,216.52 and 14,908.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.22, 35,216.52 and 14,908.93 is: 20,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.22 : 35,216.52 = 14,908.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.22/35,216.52 = 14,908.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.22x = 35,216.52 × 14,908.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.22x = 525,040,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,040,571.44/25,519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.32

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