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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.38, 35,266.16 and 14,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.38, 35,266.16 and 14,224.70 is: 19,629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.38 : 35,266.16 = 14,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.38/35,266.16 = 14,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.38x = 35,266.16 × 14,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.38x = 501,650,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,650,298.70/25,555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.93

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