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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.26, 35,876.75 and 14,667.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.26, 35,876.75 and 14,667.57 is: 20,240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.26 : 35,876.75 = 14,667.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.26/35,876.75 = 14,667.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.26x = 35,876.75 × 14,667.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.26x = 526,224,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,224,668.66/25,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.77

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