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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,594.69, 35,308.60 and 14,977.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,594.69, 35,308.60 and 14,977.75 is: 20,662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,594.69 : 35,308.60 = 14,977.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,594.69/35,308.60 = 14,977.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,594.69x = 35,308.60 × 14,977.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,594.69x = 528,843,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,843,383.65/25,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.23

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