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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.54, 35,875.12 and 14,666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.54, 35,875.12 and 14,666.03 is: 20,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.54 : 35,875.12 = 14,666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.54/35,875.12 = 14,666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.54x = 35,875.12 × 14,666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.54x = 526,145,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,145,720.21/25,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.07

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