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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.48, 35,325.08 and 14,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.48, 35,325.08 and 14,984.52 is: 20,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.48 : 35,325.08 = 14,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.48/35,325.08 = 14,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.48x = 35,325.08 × 14,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.48x = 529,329,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,329,367.76/25,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.81

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