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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.56, 35,259.52 and 14,219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.56, 35,259.52 and 14,219.88 is: 19,623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.56 : 35,259.52 = 14,219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.56/35,259.52 = 14,219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.56x = 35,259.52 × 14,219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.56x = 501,386,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,386,143.26/25,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.29

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