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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,596.44, 35,323.81 and 14,986.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,596.44, 35,323.81 and 14,986.52 is: 20,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,596.44 : 35,323.81 = 14,986.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,596.44/35,323.81 = 14,986.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,596.44x = 35,323.81 × 14,986.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,596.44x = 529,380,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,380,985.04/25,596.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.82

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