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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.39, 35,226.42 and 14,922.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.39, 35,226.42 and 14,922.17 is: 20,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.39 : 35,226.42 = 14,922.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.39/35,226.42 = 14,922.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.39x = 35,226.42 × 14,922.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.39x = 525,654,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,654,767.86/25,526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.60

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