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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.91, 34,821.48 and 14,478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.91, 34,821.48 and 14,478.17 is: 19,979.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.91 : 34,821.48 = 14,478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.91/34,821.48 = 14,478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.91x = 34,821.48 × 14,478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.91x = 504,151,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,151,234.70/25,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.91

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