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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.12, 35,864.96 and 14,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.12, 35,864.96 and 14,052.43 is: 19,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.12 : 35,864.96 = 14,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.12/35,864.96 = 14,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.12x = 35,864.96 × 14,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.12x = 503,989,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,989,839.85/25,989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.34

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