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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.28, 35,283.36 and 14,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.28, 35,283.36 and 14,237.92 is: 19,647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.28 : 35,283.36 = 14,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.28/35,283.36 = 14,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.28x = 35,283.36 × 14,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.28x = 502,361,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,361,657.01/25,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.08

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