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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,557.60, 35,270.52 and 14,227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,557.60, 35,270.52 and 14,227.56 is: 19,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,557.60 : 35,270.52 = 14,227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,557.60/35,270.52 = 14,227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,557.60x = 35,270.52 × 14,227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,557.60x = 501,813,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,813,439.53/25,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.61

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