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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,579.22, 35,294.64 and 14,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,579.22, 35,294.64 and 14,248.44 is: 19,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,579.22 : 35,294.64 = 14,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,579.22/35,294.64 = 14,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,579.22x = 35,294.64 × 14,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,579.22x = 502,893,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,893,423.23/25,579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.23

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