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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.15, 35,231.60 and 14,924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.15, 35,231.60 and 14,924.99 is: 20,597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.15 : 35,231.60 = 14,924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.15/35,231.60 = 14,924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.15x = 35,231.60 × 14,924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.15x = 525,831,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,831,277.68/25,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.29

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