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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.34, 35,869.42 and 14,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.34, 35,869.42 and 14,055.66 is: 19,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.34 : 35,869.42 = 14,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.34/35,869.42 = 14,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.34x = 35,869.42 × 14,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.34x = 504,168,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,168,371.92/25,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.81

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