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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.28, 35,225.24 and 14,916.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.28, 35,225.24 and 14,916.84 is: 20,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.28 : 35,225.24 = 14,916.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.28/35,225.24 = 14,916.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.28x = 35,225.24 × 14,916.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.28x = 525,449,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,449,269.04/25,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.22

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