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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.74, 35,218.97 and 14,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.74, 35,218.97 and 14,912.32 is: 20,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.74 : 35,218.97 = 14,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.74/35,218.97 = 14,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.74x = 35,218.97 × 14,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.74x = 525,196,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,196,499.94/25,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.98

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