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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.33, 35,875.08 and 14,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.33, 35,875.08 and 14,666.79 is: 20,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.33 : 35,875.08 = 14,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.33/35,875.08 = 14,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.33x = 35,875.08 × 14,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.33x = 526,172,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,172,264.59/25,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.69

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