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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.82, 35,273.64 and 14,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.82, 35,273.64 and 14,230 is: 19,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.82 : 35,273.64 = 14,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.82/35,273.64 = 14,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.82x = 35,273.64 × 14,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.82x = 501,943,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,943,897.20/25,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,637.24

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