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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,556.53, 35,266.83 and 14,225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,556.53, 35,266.83 and 14,225.17 is: 19,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,556.53 : 35,266.83 = 14,225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,556.53/35,266.83 = 14,225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,556.53x = 35,266.83 × 14,225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,556.53x = 501,676,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,676,652.11/25,556.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.08

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