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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.72, 35,876.87 and 14,061.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.72, 35,876.87 and 14,061.03 is: 19,404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.72 : 35,876.87 = 14,061.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.72/35,876.87 = 14,061.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.72x = 35,876.87 × 14,061.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.72x = 504,465,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,465,675.07/25,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.23

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