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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.08, 35,870.53 and 14,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.08, 35,870.53 and 14,056.50 is: 19,398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.08 : 35,870.53 = 14,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.08/35,870.53 = 14,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.08x = 35,870.53 × 14,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.08x = 504,214,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,214,140.09/25,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.01

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