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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.99, 35,303.56 and 14,974.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.99, 35,303.56 and 14,974.43 is: 20,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.99 : 35,303.56 = 14,974.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.99/35,303.56 = 14,974.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.99x = 35,303.56 × 14,974.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.99x = 528,650,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,650,474.02/25,583.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.34

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