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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.68, 35,281.26 and 14,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.68, 35,281.26 and 14,388.44 is: 19,855.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.68 : 35,281.26 = 14,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.68/35,281.26 = 14,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.68x = 35,281.26 × 14,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.68x = 507,642,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,642,292.63/25,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.62

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