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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.96, 35,264.76 and 14,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.96, 35,264.76 and 14,222.32 is: 19,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.96 : 35,264.76 = 14,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.96/35,264.76 = 14,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.96x = 35,264.76 × 14,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.96x = 501,546,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,546,701.44/25,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.73

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