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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.79, 35,877.29 and 14,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.79, 35,877.29 and 14,667.24 is: 20,240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.79 : 35,877.29 = 14,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.79/35,877.29 = 14,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.79x = 35,877.29 × 14,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.79x = 526,220,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,220,749.64/25,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.98

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