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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,212.72, 34,792.20 and 14,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,212.72, 34,792.20 and 14,034 is: 19,366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,212.72 : 34,792.20 = 14,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,212.72/34,792.20 = 14,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,212.72x = 34,792.20 × 14,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,212.72x = 488,273,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,273,734.80/25,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.17

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