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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.19, 35,225.07 and 14,916.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.19, 35,225.07 and 14,916.77 is: 20,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.19 : 35,225.07 = 14,916.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.19/35,225.07 = 14,916.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.19x = 35,225.07 × 14,916.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.19x = 525,444,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,444,399.52/25,529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.10

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