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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,528.65, 35,230.91 and 14,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,528.65, 35,230.91 and 14,924.49 is: 20,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,528.65 : 35,230.91 = 14,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,528.65/35,230.91 = 14,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,528.65x = 35,230.91 × 14,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,528.65x = 525,803,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,803,363.99/25,528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.60

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