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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.57, 35,204.43 and 14,179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.57, 35,204.43 and 14,179.89 is: 19,568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.57 : 35,204.43 = 14,179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.57/35,204.43 = 14,179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.57x = 35,204.43 × 14,179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.57x = 499,194,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,194,944.91/25,510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.16

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