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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.30, 35,877.90 and 14,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.30, 35,877.90 and 14,669.02 is: 20,242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.30 : 35,877.90 = 14,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.30/35,877.90 = 14,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.30x = 35,877.90 × 14,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.30x = 526,293,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,293,632.66/25,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.61

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