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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.98, 35,327.82 and 14,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.98, 35,327.82 and 14,987.48 is: 20,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.98 : 35,327.82 = 14,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.98/35,327.82 = 14,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.98x = 35,327.82 × 14,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.98x = 529,474,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,474,995.69/25,599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.63

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