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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.49, 35,868.27 and 14,054.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.49, 35,868.27 and 14,054.83 is: 19,395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.49 : 35,868.27 = 14,054.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.49/35,868.27 = 14,054.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.49x = 35,868.27 × 14,054.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.49x = 504,122,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,122,437.24/25,991.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.67

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