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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.38, 35,877.77 and 14,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.38, 35,877.77 and 14,670.28 is: 20,244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.38 : 35,877.77 = 14,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.38/35,877.77 = 14,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.38x = 35,877.77 × 14,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.38x = 526,336,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,336,806.30/25,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.99

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