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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.88, 35,871.46 and 14,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.88, 35,871.46 and 14,057.16 is: 19,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.88 : 35,871.46 = 14,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.88/35,871.46 = 14,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.88x = 35,871.46 × 14,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.88x = 504,250,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,250,852.65/25,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.83

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