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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.88, 35,283.57 and 14,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.88, 35,283.57 and 14,236.76 is: 19,645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.88 : 35,283.57 = 14,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.88/35,283.57 = 14,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.88x = 35,283.57 × 14,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.88x = 502,323,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,323,718.03/25,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.13

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