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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.52, 35,876.54 and 14,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.52, 35,876.54 and 14,667 is: 20,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.52 : 35,876.54 = 14,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.52/35,876.54 = 14,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.52x = 35,876.54 × 14,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.52x = 526,201,212.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,201,212.18/25,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.44

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