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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,179.72, 34,746.66 and 14,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,179.72, 34,746.66 and 14,001 is: 19,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,179.72 : 34,746.66 = 14,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,179.72/34,746.66 = 14,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,179.72x = 34,746.66 × 14,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,179.72x = 486,487,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,487,986.66/25,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.63

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