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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.24, 35,870.23 and 14,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.24, 35,870.23 and 14,662.76 is: 20,234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.24 : 35,870.23 = 14,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.24/35,870.23 = 14,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.24x = 35,870.23 × 14,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.24x = 525,956,573.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,956,573.63/25,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.36

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