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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.07, 35,203.74 and 14,179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.07, 35,203.74 and 14,179.39 is: 19,567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.07 : 35,203.74 = 14,179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.07/35,203.74 = 14,179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.07x = 35,203.74 × 14,179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.07x = 499,167,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,167,558.92/25,510.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.47

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