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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,187.84, 34,759.14 and 14,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,187.84, 34,759.14 and 14,009.84 is: 19,333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,187.84 : 34,759.14 = 14,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,187.84/34,759.14 = 14,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,187.84x = 34,759.14 × 14,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,187.84x = 486,969,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,969,989.94/25,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.54

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