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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.36, 35,877.74 and 14,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.36, 35,877.74 and 14,061.70 is: 19,405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.36 : 35,877.74 = 14,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.36/35,877.74 = 14,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.36x = 35,877.74 × 14,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.36x = 504,502,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,502,016.56/25,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.15

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