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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.76, 35,201.92 and 14,178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.76, 35,201.92 and 14,178.88 is: 19,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.76 : 35,201.92 = 14,178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.76/35,201.92 = 14,178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.76x = 35,201.92 × 14,178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.76x = 499,123,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,123,799.45/25,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.99

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