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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.06, 35,263 and 14,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.06, 35,263 and 14,222.28 is: 19,627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.06 : 35,263 = 14,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.06/35,263 = 14,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.06x = 35,263 × 14,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.06x = 501,520,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,520,259.64/25,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.39

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