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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.65, 35,875.26 and 14,060.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.65, 35,875.26 and 14,060.00 is: 19,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.65 : 35,875.26 = 14,060.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.65/35,875.26 = 14,060.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.65x = 35,875.26 × 14,060.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.65x = 504,405,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,405,976.22/25,996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.73

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