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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,953.53, 35,815.86 and 14,016.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,953.53, 35,815.86 and 14,016.85 is: 19,343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,953.53 : 35,815.86 = 14,016.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,953.53/35,815.86 = 14,016.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,953.53x = 35,815.86 × 14,016.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,953.53x = 502,025,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,025,447.70/25,953.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.25

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