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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.10, 35,277.90 and 14,231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.10, 35,277.90 and 14,231.22 is: 19,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.10 : 35,277.90 = 14,231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.10/35,277.90 = 14,231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.10x = 35,277.90 × 14,231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.10x = 502,047,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,047,556.04/25,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.31

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