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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.82, 35,869.93 and 14,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.82, 35,869.93 and 14,056.18 is: 19,397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.82 : 35,869.93 = 14,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.82/35,869.93 = 14,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.82x = 35,869.93 × 14,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.82x = 504,194,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,194,192.67/25,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.44

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