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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,987.76, 35,863.13 and 14,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,987.76, 35,863.13 and 14,051.10 is: 19,390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,987.76 : 35,863.13 = 14,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,987.76/35,863.13 = 14,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,987.76x = 35,863.13 × 14,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,987.76x = 503,916,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,916,253.44/25,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.52

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