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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.67, 35,878.17 and 14,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.67, 35,878.17 and 14,062 is: 19,405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.67 : 35,878.17 = 14,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.67/35,878.17 = 14,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.67x = 35,878.17 × 14,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.67x = 504,518,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,518,826.54/25,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.56

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