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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.58, 35,359.02 and 14,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.58, 35,359.02 and 14,292.18 is: 19,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.58 : 35,359.02 = 14,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.58/35,359.02 = 14,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.58x = 35,359.02 × 14,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.58x = 505,357,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,357,478.46/25,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.13

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