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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.31, 35,825.20 and 14,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.31, 35,825.20 and 14,023.64 is: 19,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.31 : 35,825.20 = 14,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.31/35,825.20 = 14,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.31x = 35,825.20 × 14,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.31x = 502,399,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,399,707.73/25,960.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,352.61

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