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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.84, 35,264.24 and 14,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.84, 35,264.24 and 14,222.36 is: 19,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.84 : 35,264.24 = 14,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.84/35,264.24 = 14,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.84x = 35,264.24 × 14,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.84x = 501,540,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,540,716.41/25,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.59

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