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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.22, 35,296.02 and 14,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.22, 35,296.02 and 14,249.44 is: 19,661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.22 : 35,296.02 = 14,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.22/35,296.02 = 14,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.22x = 35,296.02 × 14,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.22x = 502,948,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,948,519.23/25,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.62

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