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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.46, 35,872.28 and 14,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.46, 35,872.28 and 14,057.76 is: 19,399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.46 : 35,872.28 = 14,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.46/35,872.28 = 14,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.46x = 35,872.28 × 14,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.46x = 504,283,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,283,902.89/25,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.67

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