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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.65, 35,486.91 and 14,959.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.65, 35,486.91 and 14,959.59 is: 20,642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.65 : 35,486.91 = 14,959.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.65/35,486.91 = 14,959.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.65x = 35,486.91 × 14,959.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.65x = 530,869,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,869,623.97/25,717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.23

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