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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.03, 35,877.63 and 14,667.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.03, 35,877.63 and 14,667.49 is: 20,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.03 : 35,877.63 = 14,667.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.03/35,877.63 = 14,667.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.03x = 35,877.63 × 14,667.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.03x = 526,234,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,234,779.25/25,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.33

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