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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.67, 35,186.55 and 14,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.67, 35,186.55 and 14,167.20 is: 19,550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.67 : 35,186.55 = 14,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.67/35,186.55 = 14,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.67x = 35,186.55 × 14,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.67x = 498,494,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,494,891.16/25,497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.61

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