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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.24, 35,330.46 and 14,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.24, 35,330.46 and 14,989.88 is: 20,686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.24 : 35,330.46 = 14,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.24/35,330.46 = 14,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.24x = 35,330.46 × 14,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.24x = 529,599,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,599,355.74/25,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.47

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