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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.52, 35,328.84 and 14,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.52, 35,328.84 and 14,848.76 is: 20,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.52 : 35,328.84 = 14,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.52/35,328.84 = 14,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.52x = 35,328.84 × 14,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.52x = 524,589,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,589,466.24/25,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.76

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