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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.31, 35,865.24 and 14,052.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.31, 35,865.24 and 14,052.65 is: 19,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.31 : 35,865.24 = 14,052.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.31/35,865.24 = 14,052.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.31x = 35,865.24 × 14,052.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.31x = 504,001,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,001,664.89/25,989.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.65

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