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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.64, 35,270.88 and 14,380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.64, 35,270.88 and 14,380.64 is: 19,845.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.64 : 35,270.88 = 14,380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.64/35,270.88 = 14,380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.64x = 35,270.88 × 14,380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.64x = 507,217,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,217,827.76/25,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.26

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