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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.37, 35,868.06 and 14,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.37, 35,868.06 and 14,054.60 is: 19,395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.37 : 35,868.06 = 14,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.37/35,868.06 = 14,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.37x = 35,868.06 × 14,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.37x = 504,111,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,111,056.74/25,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.32

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