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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.79, 35,814.85 and 14,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.79, 35,814.85 and 14,016.13 is: 19,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.79 : 35,814.85 = 14,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.79/35,814.85 = 14,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.79x = 35,814.85 × 14,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.79x = 501,985,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,985,468.95/25,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.26

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