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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.88, 35,276.50 and 14,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.88, 35,276.50 and 14,232.20 is: 19,640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.88 : 35,276.50 = 14,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.88/35,276.50 = 14,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.88x = 35,276.50 × 14,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.88x = 502,062,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,062,203.30/25,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.28

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