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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,538.31, 35,247.06 and 14,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,538.31, 35,247.06 and 14,925.87 is: 20,600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,538.31 : 35,247.06 = 14,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,538.31/35,247.06 = 14,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,538.31x = 35,247.06 × 14,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,538.31x = 526,093,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,093,035.44/25,538.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.15

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