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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.02, 35,489.16 and 14,959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.02, 35,489.16 and 14,959.08 is: 20,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.02 : 35,489.16 = 14,959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.02/35,489.16 = 14,959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.02x = 35,489.16 × 14,959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.02x = 530,885,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,885,183.57/25,711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.16

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