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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.30, 35,876.52 and 14,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.30, 35,876.52 and 14,668.02 is: 20,241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.30 : 35,876.52 = 14,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.30/35,876.52 = 14,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.30x = 35,876.52 × 14,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.30x = 526,237,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,237,512.89/25,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.23

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