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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.32, 35,877.68 and 14,670.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.32, 35,877.68 and 14,670.21 is: 20,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.32 : 35,877.68 = 14,670.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.32/35,877.68 = 14,670.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.32x = 35,877.68 × 14,670.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.32x = 526,333,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,333,298.64/25,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.90

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