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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,596.69, 35,324.15 and 14,986.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,596.69, 35,324.15 and 14,986.77 is: 20,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,596.69 : 35,324.15 = 14,986.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,596.69/35,324.15 = 14,986.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,596.69x = 35,324.15 × 14,986.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,596.69x = 529,394,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,394,836.56/25,596.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.16

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