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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.43, 35,874.23 and 14,666.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.43, 35,874.23 and 14,666.22 is: 20,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.43 : 35,874.23 = 14,666.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.43/35,874.23 = 14,666.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.43x = 35,874.23 × 14,666.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.43x = 526,139,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,139,276.18/25,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.90

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