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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.39, 35,872.16 and 14,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.39, 35,872.16 and 14,057.74 is: 19,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.39 : 35,872.16 = 14,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.39/35,872.16 = 14,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.39x = 35,872.16 × 14,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.39x = 504,281,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,281,338.55/25,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.62

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