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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.40, 35,476.11 and 14,222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.40, 35,476.11 and 14,222.63 is: 19,626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.40 : 35,476.11 = 14,222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.40/35,476.11 = 14,222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.40x = 35,476.11 × 14,222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.40x = 504,563,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,563,675.06/25,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.41

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