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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,559.22, 35,268.66 and 14,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,559.22, 35,268.66 and 14,226 is: 19,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,559.22 : 35,268.66 = 14,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,559.22/35,268.66 = 14,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,559.22x = 35,268.66 × 14,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,559.22x = 501,731,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,731,957.16/25,559.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.17

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