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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.98, 35,325.06 and 14,985.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.98, 35,325.06 and 14,985.48 is: 20,679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.98 : 35,325.06 = 14,985.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.98/35,325.06 = 14,985.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.98x = 35,325.06 × 14,985.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.98x = 529,362,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,362,980.13/25,597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.87

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