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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.37, 35,324.37 and 14,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.37, 35,324.37 and 14,993.91 is: 20,693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.37 : 35,324.37 = 14,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.37/35,324.37 = 14,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.37x = 35,324.37 × 14,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.37x = 529,650,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,650,424.59/25,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.21

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