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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,182.56, 34,751.97 and 14,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,182.56, 34,751.97 and 14,004.56 is: 19,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,182.56 : 34,751.97 = 14,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,182.56/34,751.97 = 14,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,182.56x = 34,751.97 × 14,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,182.56x = 486,686,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,686,135.86/25,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,326.32

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