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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.90, 35,828.80 and 14,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.90, 35,828.80 and 14,026.22 is: 19,356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.90 : 35,828.80 = 14,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.90/35,828.80 = 14,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.90x = 35,828.80 × 14,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.90x = 502,542,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,542,631.14/25,962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.18

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