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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,556.65, 35,268.17 and 14,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,556.65, 35,268.17 and 14,225.90 is: 19,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,556.65 : 35,268.17 = 14,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,556.65/35,268.17 = 14,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,556.65x = 35,268.17 × 14,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,556.65x = 501,721,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,721,459.60/25,556.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.74

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