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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.39, 35,876.41 and 14,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.39, 35,876.41 and 14,060.72 is: 19,403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.39 : 35,876.41 = 14,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.39/35,876.41 = 14,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.39x = 35,876.41 × 14,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.39x = 504,448,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,448,210.15/25,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.80

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