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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,179.24, 34,747.38 and 14,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,179.24, 34,747.38 and 14,001 is: 19,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,179.24 : 34,747.38 = 14,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,179.24/34,747.38 = 14,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,179.24x = 34,747.38 × 14,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,179.24x = 486,498,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,498,067.38/25,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.40

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