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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.81, 35,186.91 and 14,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.81, 35,186.91 and 14,167.26 is: 19,550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.81 : 35,186.91 = 14,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.81/35,186.91 = 14,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.81x = 35,186.91 × 14,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.81x = 498,502,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,502,102.57/25,497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.78

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