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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.72, 34,771.50 and 14,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.72, 34,771.50 and 14,019 is: 19,345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.72 : 34,771.50 = 14,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.72/34,771.50 = 14,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.72x = 34,771.50 × 14,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.72x = 487,461,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,461,658.50/25,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,345.47

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