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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,528.95, 35,241.08 and 14,916.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,528.95, 35,241.08 and 14,916.87 is: 20,591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,528.95 : 35,241.08 = 14,916.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,528.95/35,241.08 = 14,916.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,528.95x = 35,241.08 × 14,916.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,528.95x = 525,686,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,686,534.44/25,528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.78

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