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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.52, 35,858.53 and 14,047.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.52, 35,858.53 and 14,047.85 is: 19,385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.52 : 35,858.53 = 14,047.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.52/35,858.53 = 14,047.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.52x = 35,858.53 × 14,047.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.52x = 503,735,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,735,250.66/25,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,385.97

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