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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,564.29, 35,278.43 and 14,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,564.29, 35,278.43 and 14,233.54 is: 19,642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,564.29 : 35,278.43 = 14,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,564.29/35,278.43 = 14,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,564.29x = 35,278.43 × 14,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,564.29x = 502,136,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,136,768.15/25,564.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.12

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