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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.84, 35,221.50 and 14,910.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.84, 35,221.50 and 14,910.84 is: 20,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.84 : 35,221.50 = 14,910.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.84/35,221.50 = 14,910.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.84x = 35,221.50 × 14,910.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.84x = 525,182,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,182,151.06/25,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.75

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