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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.26, 35,877.87 and 14,662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.26, 35,877.87 and 14,662.61 is: 20,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.26 : 35,877.87 = 14,662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.26/35,877.87 = 14,662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.26x = 35,877.87 × 14,662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.26x = 526,063,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,063,305.14/25,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.34

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