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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.94, 35,278.18 and 14,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.94, 35,278.18 and 14,236.16 is: 19,643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.94 : 35,278.18 = 14,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.94/35,278.18 = 14,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.94x = 35,278.18 × 14,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.94x = 502,225,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,225,683.09/25,566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.56

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