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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.23, 35,274.86 and 14,231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.23, 35,274.86 and 14,231.22 is: 19,639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.23 : 35,274.86 = 14,231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.23/35,274.86 = 14,231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.23x = 35,274.86 × 14,231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.23x = 502,004,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,004,293.13/25,561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.29

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