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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.28, 35,876.12 and 14,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.28, 35,876.12 and 14,060.60 is: 19,403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.28 : 35,876.12 = 14,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.28/35,876.12 = 14,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.28x = 35,876.12 × 14,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.28x = 504,439,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,439,772.87/25,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.56

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