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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558, 35,273.28 and 14,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558, 35,273.28 and 14,382.16 is: 19,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558 : 35,273.28 = 14,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558/35,273.28 = 14,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558x = 35,273.28 × 14,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558x = 507,305,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,305,956.68/25,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.20

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