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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,611.44, 35,329.52 and 14,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,611.44, 35,329.52 and 14,999.04 is: 20,690.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,611.44 : 35,329.52 = 14,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,611.44/35,329.52 = 14,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,611.44x = 35,329.52 × 14,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,611.44x = 529,908,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,908,883.66/25,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.32

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