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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.28, 35,314.66 and 14,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.28, 35,314.66 and 14,837.24 is: 20,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.28 : 35,314.66 = 14,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.28/35,314.66 = 14,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.28x = 35,314.66 × 14,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.28x = 523,972,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,972,085.94/25,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.43

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