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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,530.49, 35,232.57 and 14,926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,530.49, 35,232.57 and 14,926.28 is: 20,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,530.49 : 35,232.57 = 14,926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,530.49/35,232.57 = 14,926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,530.49x = 35,232.57 × 14,926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,530.49x = 525,891,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,891,028.78/25,530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.55

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