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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.26, 35,245.54 and 14,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.26, 35,245.54 and 14,924.82 is: 20,598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.26 : 35,245.54 = 14,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.26/35,245.54 = 14,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.26x = 35,245.54 × 14,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.26x = 526,033,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,033,340.30/25,537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.66

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