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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.26, 35,242.77 and 14,922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.26, 35,242.77 and 14,922.82 is: 20,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.26 : 35,242.77 = 14,922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.26/35,242.77 = 14,922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.26x = 35,242.77 × 14,922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.26x = 525,921,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,921,513.01/25,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.89

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