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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.97, 35,262.74 and 14,222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.97, 35,262.74 and 14,222.47 is: 19,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.97 : 35,262.74 = 14,222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.97/35,262.74 = 14,222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.97x = 35,262.74 × 14,222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.97x = 501,523,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,523,014.34/25,552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.80

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