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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.20, 35,252.54 and 14,932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.20, 35,252.54 and 14,932.70 is: 20,607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.20 : 35,252.54 = 14,932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.20/35,252.54 = 14,932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.20x = 35,252.54 × 14,932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.20x = 526,415,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,415,604.06/25,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.22

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