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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.06, 35,876.69 and 14,664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.06, 35,876.69 and 14,664.97 is: 20,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.06 : 35,876.69 = 14,664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.06/35,876.69 = 14,664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.06x = 35,876.69 × 14,664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.06x = 526,130,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,130,582.55/25,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.86

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