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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.75, 35,224.16 and 14,346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.75, 35,224.16 and 14,346.75 is: 19,798.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.75 : 35,224.16 = 14,346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.75/35,224.16 = 14,346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.75x = 35,224.16 × 14,346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.75x = 505,352,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,352,145.75/25,524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,798.52

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