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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.04, 35,282.94 and 14,237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.04, 35,282.94 and 14,237.94 is: 19,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.04 : 35,282.94 = 14,237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.04/35,282.94 = 14,237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.04x = 35,282.94 × 14,237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.04x = 502,356,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,356,382.74/25,568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.83

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