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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.15, 35,877.33 and 14,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.15, 35,877.33 and 14,061.51 is: 19,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.15 : 35,877.33 = 14,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.15/35,877.33 = 14,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.15x = 35,877.33 × 14,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.15x = 504,489,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,489,434.57/25,998.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.82

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