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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.64, 35,868.30 and 14,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.64, 35,868.30 and 14,054.88 is: 19,395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.64 : 35,868.30 = 14,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.64/35,868.30 = 14,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.64x = 35,868.30 × 14,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.64x = 504,124,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,124,652.30/25,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.65

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