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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.55, 35,359.16 and 14,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.55, 35,359.16 and 14,292.78 is: 19,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.55 : 35,359.16 = 14,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.55/35,359.16 = 14,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.55x = 35,359.16 × 14,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.55x = 505,380,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,380,694.86/25,622.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.06

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