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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.52, 35,877.79 and 14,668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.52, 35,877.79 and 14,668.09 is: 20,241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.52 : 35,877.79 = 14,668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.52/35,877.79 = 14,668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.52x = 35,877.79 × 14,668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.52x = 526,258,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,258,498.85/25,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.86

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