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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,556.15, 35,267.48 and 14,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,556.15, 35,267.48 and 14,225.40 is: 19,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,556.15 : 35,267.48 = 14,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,556.15/35,267.48 = 14,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,556.15x = 35,267.48 × 14,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,556.15x = 501,694,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,694,009.99/25,556.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.05

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