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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.06, 35,261.76 and 14,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.06, 35,261.76 and 14,224.26 is: 19,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.06 : 35,261.76 = 14,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.06/35,261.76 = 14,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.06x = 35,261.76 × 14,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.06x = 501,572,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,572,442.30/25,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.13

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