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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.81, 35,874.24 and 14,059.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.81, 35,874.24 and 14,059.15 is: 19,401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.81 : 35,874.24 = 14,059.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.81/35,874.24 = 14,059.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.81x = 35,874.24 × 14,059.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.81x = 504,361,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,361,343.02/25,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.64

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