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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.22, 35,878.02 and 14,667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.22, 35,878.02 and 14,667.72 is: 20,242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.22 : 35,878.02 = 14,667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.22/35,878.02 = 14,667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.22x = 35,878.02 × 14,667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.22x = 526,248,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,248,751.51/25,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.50

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