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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.26, 35,244.16 and 14,923.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.26, 35,244.16 and 14,923.82 is: 20,597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.26 : 35,244.16 = 14,923.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.26/35,244.16 = 14,923.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.26x = 35,244.16 × 14,923.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.26x = 525,977,499.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,977,499.89/25,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.28

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