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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.84, 35,312.67 and 14,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.84, 35,312.67 and 14,835.80 is: 20,473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.84 : 35,312.67 = 14,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.84/35,312.67 = 14,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.84x = 35,312.67 × 14,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.84x = 523,891,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,891,709.59/25,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.45

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