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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.59, 35,202.52 and 14,178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.59, 35,202.52 and 14,178.79 is: 19,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.59 : 35,202.52 = 14,178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.59/35,202.52 = 14,178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.59x = 35,202.52 × 14,178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.59x = 499,129,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,129,138.55/25,509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.33

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