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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.29, 35,223.02 and 14,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.29, 35,223.02 and 14,912.70 is: 20,580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.29 : 35,223.02 = 14,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.29/35,223.02 = 14,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.29x = 35,223.02 × 14,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.29x = 525,270,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,270,330.35/25,523.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.04

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