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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.95, 35,538.57 and 14,999.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.95, 35,538.57 and 14,999.79 is: 20,699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.95 : 35,538.57 = 14,999.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.95/35,538.57 = 14,999.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.95x = 35,538.57 × 14,999.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.95x = 533,071,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,071,086.90/25,752.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.42

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