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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,572.08, 35,282.02 and 14,816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,572.08, 35,282.02 and 14,816.24 is: 20,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,572.08 : 35,282.02 = 14,816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,572.08/35,282.02 = 14,816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,572.08x = 35,282.02 × 14,816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,572.08x = 522,746,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,746,876.00/25,572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.09

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