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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.99, 35,868.77 and 14,055.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.99, 35,868.77 and 14,055.27 is: 19,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.99 : 35,868.77 = 14,055.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.99/35,868.77 = 14,055.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.99x = 35,868.77 × 14,055.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.99x = 504,145,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,145,375.66/25,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.18

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