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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.36, 35,860.96 and 14,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.36, 35,860.96 and 14,049.60 is: 19,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.36 : 35,860.96 = 14,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.36/35,860.96 = 14,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.36x = 35,860.96 × 14,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.36x = 503,832,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,832,143.62/25,986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.33

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