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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,605.40, 35,336.82 and 14,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,605.40, 35,336.82 and 14,995.84 is: 20,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,605.40 : 35,336.82 = 14,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,605.40/35,336.82 = 14,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,605.40x = 35,336.82 × 14,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,605.40x = 529,905,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,905,298.83/25,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.06

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