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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.27, 35,219.71 and 14,912.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.27, 35,219.71 and 14,912.85 is: 20,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.27 : 35,219.71 = 14,912.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.27/35,219.71 = 14,912.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.27x = 35,219.71 × 14,912.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.27x = 525,226,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,226,177.71/25,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.72

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