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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.97, 35,880.06 and 14,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.97, 35,880.06 and 14,063.39 is: 19,407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.97 : 35,880.06 = 14,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.97/35,880.06 = 14,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.97x = 35,880.06 × 14,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.97x = 504,595,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,595,277.00/25,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.53

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