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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,579.77, 35,295.40 and 14,248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,579.77, 35,295.40 and 14,248.99 is: 19,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,579.77 : 35,295.40 = 14,248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,579.77/35,295.40 = 14,248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,579.77x = 35,295.40 × 14,248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,579.77x = 502,923,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,923,744.27/25,579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.99

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