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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.69, 35,328.29 and 14,989.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.69, 35,328.29 and 14,989.77 is: 20,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.69 : 35,328.29 = 14,989.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.69/35,328.29 = 14,989.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.69x = 35,328.29 × 14,989.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.69x = 529,562,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,562,866.64/25,599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.30

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