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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.84, 35,322.80 and 14,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.84, 35,322.80 and 14,993.12 is: 20,690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.84 : 35,322.80 = 14,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.84/35,322.80 = 14,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.84x = 35,322.80 × 14,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.84x = 529,598,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,598,979.14/25,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.82

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