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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.22, 35,270.04 and 14,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.22, 35,270.04 and 14,227 is: 19,631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.22 : 35,270.04 = 14,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.22/35,270.04 = 14,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.22x = 35,270.04 × 14,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.22x = 501,786,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,786,859.08/25,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.55

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