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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.47, 34,551.36 and 14,279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.47, 34,551.36 and 14,279.29 is: 19,707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.47 : 34,551.36 = 14,279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.47/34,551.36 = 14,279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.47x = 34,551.36 × 14,279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.47x = 493,368,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,368,802.96/25,034.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.58

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