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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.44, 35,326.80 and 14,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.44, 35,326.80 and 14,997 is: 20,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.44 : 35,326.80 = 14,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.44/35,326.80 = 14,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.44x = 35,326.80 × 14,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.44x = 529,796,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,796,019.60/25,609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.53

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