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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.10, 35,271.21 and 14,228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.10, 35,271.21 and 14,228.06 is: 19,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.10 : 35,271.21 = 14,228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.10/35,271.21 = 14,228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.10x = 35,271.21 × 14,228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.10x = 501,840,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,840,892.15/25,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.30

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