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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.38, 35,274.62 and 14,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.38, 35,274.62 and 14,230.26 is: 19,636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.38 : 35,274.62 = 14,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.38/35,274.62 = 14,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.38x = 35,274.62 × 14,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.38x = 501,966,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,966,942.85/25,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.18

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