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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,718.65, 35,488.29 and 14,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,718.65, 35,488.29 and 14,960.59 is: 20,643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,718.65 : 35,488.29 = 14,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,718.65/35,488.29 = 14,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,718.65x = 35,488.29 × 14,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,718.65x = 530,925,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,925,756.49/25,718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.61

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