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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.40, 35,876.28 and 14,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.40, 35,876.28 and 14,060.73 is: 19,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.40 : 35,876.28 = 14,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.40/35,876.28 = 14,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.40x = 35,876.28 × 14,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.40x = 504,446,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,446,686.48/25,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.74

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