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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.79, 35,263.62 and 14,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.79, 35,263.62 and 14,223.33 is: 19,627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.79 : 35,263.62 = 14,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.79/35,263.62 = 14,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.79x = 35,263.62 × 14,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.79x = 501,566,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,566,104.25/25,553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.86

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