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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.55, 35,869.50 and 14,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.55, 35,869.50 and 14,055.78 is: 19,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.55 : 35,869.50 = 14,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.55/35,869.50 = 14,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.55x = 35,869.50 × 14,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.55x = 504,173,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,173,800.71/25,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.86

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