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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.82, 35,865.79 and 14,053.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.82, 35,865.79 and 14,053.18 is: 19,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.82 : 35,865.79 = 14,053.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.82/35,865.79 = 14,053.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.82x = 35,865.79 × 14,053.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.82x = 504,028,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,028,402.71/25,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.30

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