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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.60, 35,322.62 and 14,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.60, 35,322.62 and 14,695.56 is: 20,280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.60 : 35,322.62 = 14,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.60/35,322.62 = 14,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.60x = 35,322.62 × 14,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.60x = 519,085,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,085,608.09/25,595.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.27

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