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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.21, 35,247.02 and 14,928.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.21, 35,247.02 and 14,928.21 is: 20,602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.21 : 35,247.02 = 14,928.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.21/35,247.02 = 14,928.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.21x = 35,247.02 × 14,928.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.21x = 526,174,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,174,841.79/25,539.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.63

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