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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.58, 35,287.80 and 14,241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.58, 35,287.80 and 14,241.56 is: 19,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.58 : 35,287.80 = 14,241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.58/35,287.80 = 14,241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.58x = 35,287.80 × 14,241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.58x = 502,553,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,553,073.32/25,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.80

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