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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.01, 35,224.88 and 14,916.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.01, 35,224.88 and 14,916.59 is: 20,581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.01 : 35,224.88 = 14,916.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.01/35,224.88 = 14,916.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.01x = 35,224.88 × 14,916.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.01x = 525,434,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,434,974.15/25,529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.88

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