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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.53, 35,871.05 and 14,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.53, 35,871.05 and 14,056.90 is: 19,398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.53 : 35,871.05 = 14,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.53/35,871.05 = 14,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.53x = 35,871.05 × 14,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.53x = 504,235,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,235,708.21/25,993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.51

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