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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.32, 35,238.86 and 14,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.32, 35,238.86 and 14,922.70 is: 20,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.32 : 35,238.86 = 14,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.32/35,238.86 = 14,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.32x = 35,238.86 × 14,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.32x = 525,858,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,858,936.12/25,535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.40

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