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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,520.51, 35,214.44 and 14,616.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,520.51, 35,214.44 and 14,616.94 is: 20,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,520.51 : 35,214.44 = 14,616.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,520.51/35,214.44 = 14,616.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,520.51x = 35,214.44 × 14,616.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,520.51x = 514,727,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,727,283.53/25,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.17

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