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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.64, 35,832.53 and 14,028.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.64, 35,832.53 and 14,028.94 is: 19,359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.64 : 35,832.53 = 14,028.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.64/35,832.53 = 14,028.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.64x = 35,832.53 × 14,028.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.64x = 502,692,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,692,413.42/25,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.91

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