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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.05, 20,974.93 and 12,725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.05, 20,974.93 and 12,725.19 is: 19,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.05 : 20,974.93 = 12,725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.05/20,974.93 = 12,725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.05x = 20,974.93 × 12,725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.05x = 266,909,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,909,937.67/14,044.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.20

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