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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.56, 35,879.38 and 14,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.56, 35,879.38 and 14,668.95 is: 20,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.56 : 35,879.38 = 14,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.56/35,879.38 = 14,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.56x = 35,879.38 × 14,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.56x = 526,312,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,312,849.59/25,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.15

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