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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.72, 35,873.01 and 14,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.72, 35,873.01 and 14,058.29 is: 19,400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.72 : 35,873.01 = 14,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.72/35,873.01 = 14,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.72x = 35,873.01 × 14,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.72x = 504,313,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,313,267.44/25,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.60

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