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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,538.81, 35,247.75 and 14,926.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,538.81, 35,247.75 and 14,926.37 is: 20,600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,538.81 : 35,247.75 = 14,926.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,538.81/35,247.75 = 14,926.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,538.81x = 35,247.75 × 14,926.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,538.81x = 526,120,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,120,958.17/25,538.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.84

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