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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.57, 35,221.26 and 14,909.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.57, 35,221.26 and 14,909.95 is: 20,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.57 : 35,221.26 = 14,909.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.57/35,221.26 = 14,909.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.57x = 35,221.26 × 14,909.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.57x = 525,147,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,147,225.54/25,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.80

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