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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,600.24, 35,329.08 and 14,988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,600.24, 35,329.08 and 14,988.88 is: 20,685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,600.24 : 35,329.08 = 14,988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,600.24/35,329.08 = 14,988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,600.24x = 35,329.08 × 14,988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,600.24x = 529,543,340.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,543,340.63/25,600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.09

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