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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.62, 35,359.25 and 14,291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.62, 35,359.25 and 14,291.81 is: 19,722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.62 : 35,359.25 = 14,291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.62/35,359.25 = 14,291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.62x = 35,359.25 × 14,291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.62x = 505,347,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,347,682.74/25,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.72

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