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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.08, 35,224.62 and 14,916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.08, 35,224.62 and 14,916.28 is: 20,586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.08 : 35,224.62 = 14,916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.08/35,224.62 = 14,916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.08x = 35,224.62 × 14,916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.08x = 525,420,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,420,294.81/25,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.09

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