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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.40, 35,332.68 and 14,992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.40, 35,332.68 and 14,992.84 is: 20,690.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.40 : 35,332.68 = 14,992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.40/35,332.68 = 14,992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.40x = 35,332.68 × 14,992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.40x = 529,737,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,737,218.01/25,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.92

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