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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.05, 35,344.22 and 14,999.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.05, 35,344.22 and 14,999.43 is: 20,698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.05 : 35,344.22 = 14,999.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.05/35,344.22 = 14,999.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.05x = 35,344.22 × 14,999.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.05x = 530,143,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,143,078.80/25,612.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.97

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