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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.94, 35,326.71 and 14,988.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.94, 35,326.71 and 14,988.75 is: 20,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.94 : 35,326.71 = 14,988.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.94/35,326.71 = 14,988.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.94x = 35,326.71 × 14,988.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.94x = 529,503,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,503,224.51/25,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.58

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