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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.56, 35,873.64 and 14,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.56, 35,873.64 and 14,667.84 is: 20,240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.56 : 35,873.64 = 14,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.56/35,873.64 = 14,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.56x = 35,873.64 × 14,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.56x = 526,188,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,188,811.74/25,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.71

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