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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.08, 35,186.67 and 14,167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.08, 35,186.67 and 14,167.58 is: 19,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.08 : 35,186.67 = 14,167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.08/35,186.67 = 14,167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.08x = 35,186.67 × 14,167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.08x = 498,509,786.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,509,786.23/25,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.88

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