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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.87, 35,221.92 and 14,914.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.87, 35,221.92 and 14,914.46 is: 20,578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.87 : 35,221.92 = 14,914.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.87/35,221.92 = 14,914.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.87x = 35,221.92 × 14,914.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.87x = 525,315,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,315,916.96/25,526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.94

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