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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.27, 35,221.08 and 14,913.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.27, 35,221.08 and 14,913.85 is: 20,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.27 : 35,221.08 = 14,913.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.27/35,221.08 = 14,913.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.27x = 35,221.08 × 14,913.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.27x = 525,281,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,281,903.96/25,526.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.09

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