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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.29, 35,314.85 and 14,980.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.29, 35,314.85 and 14,980.14 is: 20,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.29 : 35,314.85 = 14,980.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.29/35,314.85 = 14,980.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.29x = 35,314.85 × 14,980.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.29x = 529,021,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,021,322.18/25,590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.74

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