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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.61, 35,869.83 and 14,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.61, 35,869.83 and 14,055.96 is: 19,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.61 : 35,869.83 = 14,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.61/35,869.83 = 14,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.61x = 35,869.83 × 14,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.61x = 504,184,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,184,895.69/25,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.24

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