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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,596.94, 35,324.50 and 14,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,596.94, 35,324.50 and 14,987.02 is: 20,682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,596.94 : 35,324.50 = 14,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,596.94/35,324.50 = 14,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,596.94x = 35,324.50 × 14,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,596.94x = 529,408,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,408,987.99/25,596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.51

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