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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.81, 35,244.99 and 14,924.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.81, 35,244.99 and 14,924.37 is: 20,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.81 : 35,244.99 = 14,924.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.81/35,244.99 = 14,924.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.81x = 35,244.99 × 14,924.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.81x = 526,009,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,009,271.41/25,536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.08

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