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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.59, 35,270.58 and 14,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.59, 35,270.58 and 14,227.92 is: 19,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.59 : 35,270.58 = 14,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.59/35,270.58 = 14,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.59x = 35,270.58 × 14,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.59x = 501,826,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,826,990.59/25,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.38

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