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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.54, 35,877.88 and 14,668.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.54, 35,877.88 and 14,668.03 is: 20,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.54 : 35,877.88 = 14,668.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.54/35,877.88 = 14,668.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.54x = 35,877.88 × 14,668.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.54x = 526,257,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,257,820.18/25,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.82

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