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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.60, 35,279.54 and 14,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.60, 35,279.54 and 14,235.54 is: 19,644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.60 : 35,279.54 = 14,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.60/35,279.54 = 14,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.60x = 35,279.54 × 14,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.60x = 502,223,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,223,302.85/25,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.50

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