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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,988.61, 35,864.22 and 14,051.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,988.61, 35,864.22 and 14,051.91 is: 19,391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,988.61 : 35,864.22 = 14,051.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,988.61/35,864.22 = 14,051.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,988.61x = 35,864.22 × 14,051.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,988.61x = 503,960,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,960,791.66/25,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.60

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