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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.13, 35,873.33 and 14,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.13, 35,873.33 and 14,058.51 is: 19,400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.13 : 35,873.33 = 14,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.13/35,873.33 = 14,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.13x = 35,873.33 × 14,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.13x = 504,325,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,325,644.59/25,995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.78

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