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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.14, 35,869.20 and 14,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.14, 35,869.20 and 14,055.48 is: 19,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.14 : 35,869.20 = 14,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.14/35,869.20 = 14,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.14x = 35,869.20 × 14,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.14x = 504,158,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,158,823.22/25,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.59

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