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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.54, 35,223.91 and 14,621.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.54, 35,223.91 and 14,621.71 is: 20,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.54 : 35,223.91 = 14,621.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.54/35,223.91 = 14,621.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.54x = 35,223.91 × 14,621.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.54x = 515,033,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,033,723.98/25,522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.57

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