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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.68, 35,318.70 and 14,840.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.68, 35,318.70 and 14,840.55 is: 20,481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.68 : 35,318.70 = 14,840.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.68/35,318.70 = 14,840.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.68x = 35,318.70 × 14,840.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.68x = 524,148,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,148,933.29/25,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.22

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