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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.34, 35,188.68 and 14,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.34, 35,188.68 and 14,168.68 is: 19,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.34 : 35,188.68 = 14,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.34/35,188.68 = 14,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.34x = 35,188.68 × 14,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.34x = 498,576,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,576,970.60/25,498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.31

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