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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.97, 35,332.60 and 14,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.97, 35,332.60 and 14,851.72 is: 20,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.97 : 35,332.60 = 14,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.97/35,332.60 = 14,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.97x = 35,332.60 × 14,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.97x = 524,749,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,749,705.41/25,599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.06

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