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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.52, 35,879.30 and 14,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.52, 35,879.30 and 14,669 is: 20,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.52 : 35,879.30 = 14,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.52/35,879.30 = 14,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.52x = 35,879.30 × 14,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.52x = 526,313,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,313,451.70/25,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.20

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