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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.94, 35,305.38 and 14,981.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.94, 35,305.38 and 14,981.53 is: 20,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.94 : 35,305.38 = 14,981.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.94/35,305.38 = 14,981.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.94x = 35,305.38 × 14,981.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.94x = 528,928,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,928,609.63/25,593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.17

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