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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.21, 35,874.79 and 14,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.21, 35,874.79 and 14,059.53 is: 19,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.21 : 35,874.79 = 14,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.21/35,874.79 = 14,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.21x = 35,874.79 × 14,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.21x = 504,382,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,382,651.10/25,996.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.16

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