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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.28, 35,281.98 and 14,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.28, 35,281.98 and 14,236.92 is: 19,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.28 : 35,281.98 = 14,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.28/35,281.98 = 14,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.28x = 35,281.98 × 14,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.28x = 502,306,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,306,726.70/25,568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.70

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