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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.43, 35,262.08 and 14,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.43, 35,262.08 and 14,221.76 is: 19,625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.43 : 35,262.08 = 14,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.43/35,262.08 = 14,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.43x = 35,262.08 × 14,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.43x = 501,488,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,488,698.10/25,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.87

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