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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524, 35,223.12 and 14,922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524, 35,223.12 and 14,922.54 is: 20,593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524 : 35,223.12 = 14,922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524/35,223.12 = 14,922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524x = 35,223.12 × 14,922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524x = 525,618,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,618,417.12/25,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.11

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