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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.38, 35,270.48 and 14,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.38, 35,270.48 and 14,227.26 is: 19,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.38 : 35,270.48 = 14,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.38/35,270.48 = 14,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.38x = 35,270.48 × 14,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.38x = 501,802,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,802,324.85/25,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.04

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