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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.93, 35,266.91 and 14,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.93, 35,266.91 and 14,225.26 is: 19,630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.93 : 35,266.91 = 14,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.93/35,266.91 = 14,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.93x = 35,266.91 × 14,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.93x = 501,680,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,680,964.15/25,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.71

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