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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,891, 35,732.52 and 14,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,891, 35,732.52 and 14,407.06 is: 19,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,891 : 35,732.52 = 14,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,891/35,732.52 = 14,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,891x = 35,732.52 × 14,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,891x = 514,800,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,800,559.59/25,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.38

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