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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,528.87, 35,224.68 and 14,916.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,528.87, 35,224.68 and 14,916.46 is: 20,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,528.87 : 35,224.68 = 14,916.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,528.87/35,224.68 = 14,916.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,528.87x = 35,224.68 × 14,916.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,528.87x = 525,427,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,427,530.23/25,528.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.70

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