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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.03, 34,878 and 14,929.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.03, 34,878 and 14,929.86 is: 20,607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.03 : 34,878 = 14,929.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.03/34,878 = 14,929.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.03x = 34,878 × 14,929.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.03x = 520,723,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,723,657.08/25,269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.19

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