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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.27, 35,878.11 and 14,665.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.27, 35,878.11 and 14,665.53 is: 20,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.27 : 35,878.11 = 14,665.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.27/35,878.11 = 14,665.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.27x = 35,878.11 × 14,665.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.27x = 526,171,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,171,578.10/25,998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.72

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