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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008.21, 34,498.31 and 14,933.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,008.21, 34,498.31 and 14,933.43 is: 20,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008.21 : 34,498.31 = 14,933.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008.21/34,498.31 = 14,933.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008.21x = 34,498.31 × 14,933.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008.21x = 515,178,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,178,022.84/25,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.36

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