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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.14, 35,833.29 and 14,029.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.14, 35,833.29 and 14,029.47 is: 19,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.14 : 35,833.29 = 14,029.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.14/35,833.29 = 14,029.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.14x = 35,833.29 × 14,029.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.14x = 502,722,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,722,014.45/25,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,360.68

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