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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.96, 35,235.58 and 14,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.96, 35,235.58 and 14,923.24 is: 20,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.96 : 35,235.58 = 14,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.96/35,235.58 = 14,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.96x = 35,235.58 × 14,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.96x = 525,829,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,829,016.88/25,534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.51

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