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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,183.72, 34,752.18 and 14,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,183.72, 34,752.18 and 14,005 is: 19,326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,183.72 : 34,752.18 = 14,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,183.72/34,752.18 = 14,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,183.72x = 34,752.18 × 14,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,183.72x = 486,704,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,704,280.90/25,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,326.15

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