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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.29, 35,317.61 and 14,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.29, 35,317.61 and 14,982.14 is: 20,675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.29 : 35,317.61 = 14,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.29/35,317.61 = 14,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.29x = 35,317.61 × 14,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.29x = 529,133,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,133,377.49/25,592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.50

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