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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.53, 35,224.76 and 14,918.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.53, 35,224.76 and 14,918.39 is: 20,580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.53 : 35,224.76 = 14,918.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.53/35,224.76 = 14,918.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.53x = 35,224.76 × 14,918.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.53x = 525,496,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,496,632.74/25,533.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.65

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