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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.51, 35,874.23 and 14,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.51, 35,874.23 and 14,665.23 is: 20,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.51 : 35,874.23 = 14,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.51/35,874.23 = 14,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.51x = 35,874.23 × 14,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.51x = 526,103,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,103,881.58/25,995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.26

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