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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.94, 35,187.96 and 14,167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.94, 35,187.96 and 14,167.77 is: 19,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.94 : 35,187.96 = 14,167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.94/35,187.96 = 14,167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.94x = 35,187.96 × 14,167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.94x = 498,534,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,534,924.05/25,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,551.21

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