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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.60, 35,359.23 and 14,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.60, 35,359.23 and 14,292.82 is: 19,724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.60 : 35,359.23 = 14,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.60/35,359.23 = 14,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.60x = 35,359.23 × 14,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.60x = 505,383,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,383,109.73/25,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.12

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