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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.68, 35,271.26 and 14,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.68, 35,271.26 and 14,074.88 is: 19,423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.68 : 35,271.26 = 14,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.68/35,271.26 = 14,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.68x = 35,271.26 × 14,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.68x = 496,438,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,438,751.95/25,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.49

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