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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.69, 35,843.57 and 14,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.69, 35,843.57 and 14,036.99 is: 19,370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.69 : 35,843.57 = 14,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.69/35,843.57 = 14,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.69x = 35,843.57 × 14,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.69x = 503,135,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,135,833.65/25,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,370.98

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