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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.41, 35,187.27 and 14,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.41, 35,187.27 and 14,167.25 is: 19,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.41 : 35,187.27 = 14,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.41/35,187.27 = 14,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.41x = 35,187.27 × 14,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.41x = 498,506,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,506,674.97/25,498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.50

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