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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.21, 35,876.14 and 14,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.21, 35,876.14 and 14,060.54 is: 19,403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.21 : 35,876.14 = 14,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.21/35,876.14 = 14,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.21x = 35,876.14 × 14,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.21x = 504,438,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,438,008.78/25,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.54

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