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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.01, 35,875.88 and 14,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.01, 35,875.88 and 14,668.90 is: 20,243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.01 : 35,875.88 = 14,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.01/35,875.88 = 14,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.01x = 35,875.88 × 14,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.01x = 526,259,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,259,712.48/25,997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.09

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