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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,557.65, 35,269.55 and 14,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,557.65, 35,269.55 and 14,226.90 is: 19,633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,557.65 : 35,269.55 = 14,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,557.65/35,269.55 = 14,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,557.65x = 35,269.55 × 14,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,557.65x = 501,776,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,776,360.90/25,557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.12

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