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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,548.26, 35,260.74 and 14,935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,548.26, 35,260.74 and 14,935.82 is: 20,613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,548.26 : 35,260.74 = 14,935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,548.26/35,260.74 = 14,935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,548.26x = 35,260.74 × 14,935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,548.26x = 526,648,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,648,065.71/25,548.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.85

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