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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.22, 35,270.74 and 14,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.22, 35,270.74 and 14,227.84 is: 19,634.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.22 : 35,270.74 = 14,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.22/35,270.74 = 14,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.22x = 35,270.74 × 14,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.22x = 501,826,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,826,445.40/25,558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.64

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