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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.60, 35,202.33 and 14,179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.60, 35,202.33 and 14,179.59 is: 19,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.60 : 35,202.33 = 14,179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.60/35,202.33 = 14,179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.60x = 35,202.33 × 14,179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.60x = 499,154,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,154,606.44/25,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.32

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