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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.60, 35,240.52 and 14,933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.60, 35,240.52 and 14,933.84 is: 20,604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.60 : 35,240.52 = 14,933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.60/35,240.52 = 14,933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.60x = 35,240.52 × 14,933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.60x = 526,276,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,276,287.20/25,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.67

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