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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.44, 35,304.12 and 14,974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.44, 35,304.12 and 14,974.56 is: 20,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.44 : 35,304.12 = 14,974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.44/35,304.12 = 14,974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.44x = 35,304.12 × 14,974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.44x = 528,663,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,663,663.19/25,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.83

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