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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.36, 35,874.97 and 14,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.36, 35,874.97 and 14,059.69 is: 19,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.36 : 35,874.97 = 14,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.36/35,874.97 = 14,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.36x = 35,874.97 × 14,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.36x = 504,391,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,391,163.45/25,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.38

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