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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.52, 35,202.56 and 14,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.52, 35,202.56 and 14,753.58 is: 20,359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.52 : 35,202.56 = 14,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.52/35,202.56 = 14,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.52x = 35,202.56 × 14,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.52x = 519,363,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,363,785.16/25,509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,359.61

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