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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.28, 35,273.64 and 14,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.28, 35,273.64 and 14,229.19 is: 19,636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.28 : 35,273.64 = 14,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.28/35,273.64 = 14,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.28x = 35,273.64 × 14,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.28x = 501,915,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,915,325.55/25,560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.53

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