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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.40, 35,218.86 and 14,910.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.40, 35,218.86 and 14,910.86 is: 20,575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.40 : 35,218.86 = 14,910.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.40/35,218.86 = 14,910.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.40x = 35,218.86 × 14,910.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.40x = 525,143,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,143,490.82/25,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.79

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