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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.25, 35,816.88 and 14,017.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.25, 35,816.88 and 14,017.59 is: 19,344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.25 : 35,816.88 = 14,017.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.25/35,816.88 = 14,017.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.25x = 35,816.88 × 14,017.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.25x = 502,066,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,066,271.58/25,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.28

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