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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.28, 35,284.74 and 14,238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.28, 35,284.74 and 14,238.92 is: 19,648.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.28 : 35,284.74 = 14,238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.28/35,284.74 = 14,238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.28x = 35,284.74 × 14,238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.28x = 502,416,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,416,590.08/25,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.46

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