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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.64, 35,282.70 and 14,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.64, 35,282.70 and 14,237.24 is: 19,646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.64 : 35,282.70 = 14,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.64/35,282.70 = 14,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.64x = 35,282.70 × 14,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.64x = 502,328,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,328,091.33/25,568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.26

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