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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.03, 35,869 and 14,055.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.03, 35,869 and 14,055.37 is: 19,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.03 : 35,869 = 14,055.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.03/35,869 = 14,055.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.03x = 35,869 × 14,055.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.03x = 504,151,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,151,887.19/25,992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.40

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