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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.93, 35,265.81 and 14,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.93, 35,265.81 and 14,224.19 is: 19,629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.93 : 35,265.81 = 14,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.93/35,265.81 = 14,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.93x = 35,265.81 × 14,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.93x = 501,627,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,627,438.12/25,554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.38

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