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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.44, 35,301.93 and 14,979.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.44, 35,301.93 and 14,979.03 is: 20,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.44 : 35,301.93 = 14,979.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.44/35,301.93 = 14,979.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.44x = 35,301.93 × 14,979.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.44x = 528,788,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,788,479.97/25,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.71

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