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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,195.70, 34,770.10 and 14,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,195.70, 34,770.10 and 14,017.70 is: 19,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,195.70 : 34,770.10 = 14,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,195.70/34,770.10 = 14,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,195.70x = 34,770.10 × 14,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,195.70x = 487,396,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,396,830.77/25,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.44

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