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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,557.13, 35,265.76 and 14,223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,557.13, 35,265.76 and 14,223.79 is: 19,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,557.13 : 35,265.76 = 14,223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,557.13/35,265.76 = 14,223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,557.13x = 35,265.76 × 14,223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,557.13x = 501,612,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,612,516.98/25,557.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.11

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