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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.99, 35,212.44 and 14,907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.99, 35,212.44 and 14,907.57 is: 20,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.99 : 35,212.44 = 14,907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.99/35,212.44 = 14,907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.99x = 35,212.44 × 14,907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.99x = 524,931,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,931,839.63/25,519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.44

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