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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.51, 35,879.33 and 14,671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.51, 35,879.33 and 14,671.40 is: 20,246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.51 : 35,879.33 = 14,671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.51/35,879.33 = 14,671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.51x = 35,879.33 × 14,671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.51x = 526,400,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,400,002.16/25,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.54

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