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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.50, 35,220.02 and 14,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.50, 35,220.02 and 14,913.08 is: 20,577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.50 : 35,220.02 = 14,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.50/35,220.02 = 14,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.50x = 35,220.02 × 14,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.50x = 525,238,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,238,941.16/25,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.03

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