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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.50, 35,246.12 and 14,932.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.50, 35,246.12 and 14,932.07 is: 20,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.50 : 35,246.12 = 14,932.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.50/35,246.12 = 14,932.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.50x = 35,246.12 × 14,932.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.50x = 526,297,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,297,456.41/25,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.17

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