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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,735.26, 35,514.66 and 13,959.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,735.26, 35,514.66 and 13,959.26 is: 19,263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,735.26 : 35,514.66 = 13,959.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,735.26/35,514.66 = 13,959.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,735.26x = 35,514.66 × 13,959.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,735.26x = 495,758,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,758,372.75/25,735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.78

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