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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.40, 35,342.40 and 14,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.40, 35,342.40 and 14,997.92 is: 20,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.40 : 35,342.40 = 14,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.40/35,342.40 = 14,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.40x = 35,342.40 × 14,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.40x = 530,062,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,062,487.81/25,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.16

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