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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.15, 35,878.71 and 14,062.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.15, 35,878.71 and 14,062.51 is: 19,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.15 : 35,878.71 = 14,062.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.15/35,878.71 = 14,062.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.15x = 35,878.71 × 14,062.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.15x = 504,544,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,544,718.16/25,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.20

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