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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.20, 35,238.48 and 14,922.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.20, 35,238.48 and 14,922.73 is: 20,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.20 : 35,238.48 = 14,922.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.20/35,238.48 = 14,922.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.20x = 35,238.48 × 14,922.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.20x = 525,854,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,854,322.65/25,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.31

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