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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.22, 35,878.94 and 14,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.22, 35,878.94 and 14,062.53 is: 19,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.22 : 35,878.94 = 14,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.22/35,878.94 = 14,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.22x = 35,878.94 × 14,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.22x = 504,548,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,548,599.81/25,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.30

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