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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.03, 35,226.82 and 14,919.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.03, 35,226.82 and 14,919.89 is: 20,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.03 : 35,226.82 = 14,919.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.03/35,226.82 = 14,919.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.03x = 35,226.82 × 14,919.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.03x = 525,580,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,580,279.45/25,535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.72

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