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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.98, 35,325.77 and 14,985.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.98, 35,325.77 and 14,985.02 is: 20,684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.98 : 35,325.77 = 14,985.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.98/35,325.77 = 14,985.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.98x = 35,325.77 × 14,985.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.98x = 529,357,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,357,369.97/25,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.50

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