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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.98, 34,885.02 and 14,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.98, 34,885.02 and 14,667 is: 20,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.98 : 34,885.02 = 14,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.98/34,885.02 = 14,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.98x = 34,885.02 × 14,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.98x = 511,658,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,658,588.34/25,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.48

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