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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.28, 35,276.94 and 14,231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.28, 35,276.94 and 14,231.94 is: 19,638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.28 : 35,276.94 = 14,231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.28/35,276.94 = 14,231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.28x = 35,276.94 × 14,231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.28x = 502,059,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,059,293.46/25,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.33

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