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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.52, 35,320.74 and 14,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.52, 35,320.74 and 14,982.13 is: 20,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.52 : 35,320.74 = 14,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.52/35,320.74 = 14,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.52x = 35,320.74 × 14,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.52x = 529,179,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,179,741.77/25,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.13

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