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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.51, 35,876.57 and 14,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.51, 35,876.57 and 14,669.40 is: 20,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.51 : 35,876.57 = 14,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.51/35,876.57 = 14,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.51x = 35,876.57 × 14,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.51x = 526,287,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,287,772.30/25,997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.78

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