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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.87, 35,219.16 and 14,912.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.87, 35,219.16 and 14,912.46 is: 20,576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.87 : 35,219.16 = 14,912.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.87/35,219.16 = 14,912.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.87x = 35,219.16 × 14,912.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.87x = 525,204,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,204,175.92/25,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.17

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