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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,528.70, 35,224.44 and 14,916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,528.70, 35,224.44 and 14,916.26 is: 20,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,528.70 : 35,224.44 = 14,916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,528.70/35,224.44 = 14,916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,528.70x = 35,224.44 × 14,916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,528.70x = 525,416,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,416,905.39/25,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.42

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