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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.14, 35,283.93 and 14,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.14, 35,283.93 and 14,237.78 is: 19,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.14 : 35,283.93 = 14,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.14/35,283.93 = 14,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.14x = 35,283.93 × 14,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.14x = 502,364,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,364,832.88/25,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.31

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