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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.51, 35,218.69 and 14,912.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.51, 35,218.69 and 14,912.09 is: 20,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.51 : 35,218.69 = 14,912.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.51/35,218.69 = 14,912.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.51x = 35,218.69 × 14,912.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.51x = 525,184,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,184,274.96/25,524.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.68

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