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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.44, 35,285.52 and 14,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.44, 35,285.52 and 14,238.96 is: 19,649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.44 : 35,285.52 = 14,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.44/35,285.52 = 14,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.44x = 35,285.52 × 14,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.44x = 502,429,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,429,107.86/25,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,649.59

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