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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,594.56, 35,317.80 and 14,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,594.56, 35,317.80 and 14,982.12 is: 20,673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,594.56 : 35,317.80 = 14,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,594.56/35,317.80 = 14,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,594.56x = 35,317.80 × 14,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,594.56x = 529,135,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,135,517.74/25,594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.75

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