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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.64, 35,872.50 and 14,057.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.64, 35,872.50 and 14,057.99 is: 19,399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.64 : 35,872.50 = 14,057.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.64/35,872.50 = 14,057.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.64x = 35,872.50 × 14,057.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.64x = 504,295,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,295,246.28/25,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.97

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