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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.35, 35,869.73 and 14,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.35, 35,869.73 and 14,055.92 is: 19,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.35 : 35,869.73 = 14,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.35/35,869.73 = 14,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.35x = 35,869.73 × 14,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.35x = 504,182,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,182,055.30/25,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.32

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