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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.49, 35,218.63 and 14,912.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.49, 35,218.63 and 14,912.07 is: 20,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.49 : 35,218.63 = 14,912.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.49/35,218.63 = 14,912.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.49x = 35,218.63 × 14,912.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.49x = 525,182,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,182,572.55/25,524.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.64

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