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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.53, 35,227.51 and 14,920.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.53, 35,227.51 and 14,920.39 is: 20,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.53 : 35,227.51 = 14,920.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.53/35,227.51 = 14,920.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.53x = 35,227.51 × 14,920.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.53x = 525,608,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,608,187.93/25,535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.41

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