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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.87, 35,323.50 and 14,988.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.87, 35,323.50 and 14,988.92 is: 20,685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.87 : 35,323.50 = 14,988.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.87/35,323.50 = 14,988.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.87x = 35,323.50 × 14,988.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.87x = 529,461,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,461,115.62/25,595.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.41

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