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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.82, 35,872.77 and 14,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.82, 35,872.77 and 14,058.16 is: 19,400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.82 : 35,872.77 = 14,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.82/35,872.77 = 14,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.82x = 35,872.77 × 14,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.82x = 504,305,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,305,103.34/25,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.21

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