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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.38, 35,328.34 and 14,992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.38, 35,328.34 and 14,992.42 is: 20,690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.38 : 35,328.34 = 14,992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.38/35,328.34 = 14,992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.38x = 35,328.34 × 14,992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.38x = 529,657,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,657,311.18/25,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.24

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