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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.07, 35,878.72 and 14,670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.07, 35,878.72 and 14,670.97 is: 20,245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.07 : 35,878.72 = 14,670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.07/35,878.72 = 14,670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.07x = 35,878.72 × 14,670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.07x = 526,375,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,375,498.38/25,999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.94

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