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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.38, 35,274.66 and 14,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.38, 35,274.66 and 14,231.12 is: 19,637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.38 : 35,274.66 = 14,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.38/35,274.66 = 14,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.38x = 35,274.66 × 14,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.38x = 501,997,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,997,919.42/25,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,637.38

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