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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,538.70, 35,243.31 and 14,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,538.70, 35,243.31 and 14,926.23 is: 20,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,538.70 : 35,243.31 = 14,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,538.70/35,243.31 = 14,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,538.70x = 35,243.31 × 14,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,538.70x = 526,049,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,049,751.02/25,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.14

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