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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.22, 35,277.90 and 14,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.22, 35,277.90 and 14,233.86 is: 19,641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.22 : 35,277.90 = 14,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.22/35,277.90 = 14,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.22x = 35,277.90 × 14,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.22x = 502,140,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,140,689.69/25,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.56

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