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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.81, 35,246.37 and 14,925.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.81, 35,246.37 and 14,925.37 is: 20,599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.81 : 35,246.37 = 14,925.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.81/35,246.37 = 14,925.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.81x = 35,246.37 × 14,925.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.81x = 526,065,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,065,113.41/25,537.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.46

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