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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,175.72, 34,741.14 and 13,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,175.72, 34,741.14 and 13,997 is: 19,315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,175.72 : 34,741.14 = 13,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,175.72/34,741.14 = 13,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,175.72x = 34,741.14 × 13,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,175.72x = 486,271,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,271,736.58/25,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.11

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