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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350, 34,983.12 and 14,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350, 34,983.12 and 14,172 is: 19,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350 : 34,983.12 = 14,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350/34,983.12 = 14,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350x = 34,983.12 × 14,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350x = 495,780,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,780,776.64/25,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.43

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