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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.03, 35,876.25 and 14,666.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.03, 35,876.25 and 14,666.49 is: 20,239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.03 : 35,876.25 = 14,666.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.03/35,876.25 = 14,666.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.03x = 35,876.25 × 14,666.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.03x = 526,178,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,178,661.86/25,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.95

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