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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.30, 35,264.68 and 14,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.30, 35,264.68 and 14,223.62 is: 19,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.30 : 35,264.68 = 14,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.30/35,264.68 = 14,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.30x = 35,264.68 × 14,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.30x = 501,591,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,591,195.86/25,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.45

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