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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.70, 35,868.56 and 14,055.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.70, 35,868.56 and 14,055.05 is: 19,395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.70 : 35,868.56 = 14,055.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.70/35,868.56 = 14,055.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.70x = 35,868.56 × 14,055.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.70x = 504,134,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,134,349.69/25,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.97

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