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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.44, 35,858.52 and 14,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.44, 35,858.52 and 14,047.74 is: 19,385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.44 : 35,858.52 = 14,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.44/35,858.52 = 14,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.44x = 35,858.52 × 14,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.44x = 503,731,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,731,165.74/25,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,385.88

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