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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.51, 35,217.32 and 14,911.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.51, 35,217.32 and 14,911.09 is: 20,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.51 : 35,217.32 = 14,911.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.51/35,217.32 = 14,911.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.51x = 35,217.32 × 14,911.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.51x = 525,128,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,128,465.48/25,523.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.31

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