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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.55, 35,344.91 and 14,999.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.55, 35,344.91 and 14,999.93 is: 20,699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.55 : 35,344.91 = 14,999.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.55/35,344.91 = 14,999.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.55x = 35,344.91 × 14,999.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.55x = 530,171,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,171,100.86/25,612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.66

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