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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.58, 35,356.44 and 14,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.58, 35,356.44 and 14,292.26 is: 19,722.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.58 : 35,356.44 = 14,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.58/35,356.44 = 14,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.58x = 35,356.44 × 14,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.58x = 505,323,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,323,433.15/25,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.57

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