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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.56, 35,264.40 and 14,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.56, 35,264.40 and 14,223.68 is: 19,628.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.56 : 35,264.40 = 14,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.56/35,264.40 = 14,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.56x = 35,264.40 × 14,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.56x = 501,589,540.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,589,540.99/25,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.18

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