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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.69, 35,225.76 and 14,917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.69, 35,225.76 and 14,917.28 is: 20,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.69 : 35,225.76 = 14,917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.69/35,225.76 = 14,917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.69x = 35,225.76 × 14,917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.69x = 525,472,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,472,349.00/25,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.79

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