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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.06, 35,187.25 and 14,167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.06, 35,187.25 and 14,167.51 is: 19,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.06 : 35,187.25 = 14,167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.06/35,187.25 = 14,167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.06x = 35,187.25 × 14,167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.06x = 498,515,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,515,716.25/25,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,551.12

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