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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.08, 35,716.34 and 14,396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.08, 35,716.34 and 14,396.94 is: 19,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.08 : 35,716.34 = 14,396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.08/35,716.34 = 14,396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.08x = 35,716.34 × 14,396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.08x = 514,205,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,205,888.40/25,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.26

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