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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.41, 34,879.01 and 14,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.41, 34,879.01 and 14,663.04 is: 20,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.41 : 34,879.01 = 14,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.41/34,879.01 = 14,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.41x = 34,879.01 × 14,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.41x = 511,432,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,432,318.79/25,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.98

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