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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.22, 35,816.84 and 14,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.22, 35,816.84 and 14,017.56 is: 19,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.22 : 35,816.84 = 14,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.22/35,816.84 = 14,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.22x = 35,816.84 × 14,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.22x = 502,064,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,064,703.71/25,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.24

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