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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.61, 35,288.26 and 14,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.61, 35,288.26 and 14,238.72 is: 19,650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.61 : 35,288.26 = 14,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.61/35,288.26 = 14,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.61x = 35,288.26 × 14,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.61x = 502,459,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,459,617.83/25,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.66

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