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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,496.87, 35,187.91 and 14,889.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,496.87, 35,187.91 and 14,889.92 is: 20,549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,496.87 : 35,187.91 = 14,889.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,496.87/35,187.91 = 14,889.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,496.87x = 35,187.91 × 14,889.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,496.87x = 523,945,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,945,215.61/25,496.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.39

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