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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542.60, 35,241.90 and 14,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542.60, 35,241.90 and 14,934.84 is: 20,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542.60 : 35,241.90 = 14,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542.60/35,241.90 = 14,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542.60x = 35,241.90 × 14,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542.60x = 526,332,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,332,137.80/25,542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.05

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