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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.14, 34,496.24 and 14,929.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.14, 34,496.24 and 14,929.71 is: 20,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.14 : 34,496.24 = 14,929.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.14/34,496.24 = 14,929.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.14x = 34,496.24 × 14,929.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.14x = 515,018,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,018,859.29/25,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.23

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