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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.95, 35,277.71 and 14,235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.95, 35,277.71 and 14,235.45 is: 19,646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.95 : 35,277.71 = 14,235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.95/35,277.71 = 14,235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.95x = 35,277.71 × 14,235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.95x = 502,194,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,194,005.64/25,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.15

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