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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.16, 35,870.58 and 14,056.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.16, 35,870.58 and 14,056.49 is: 19,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.16 : 35,870.58 = 14,056.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.16/35,870.58 = 14,056.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.16x = 35,870.58 × 14,056.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.16x = 504,214,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,214,269.71/25,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.96

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