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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.09, 34,879.59 and 14,665.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.09, 34,879.59 and 14,665.71 is: 20,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.09 : 34,879.59 = 14,665.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.09/34,879.59 = 14,665.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.09x = 34,879.59 × 14,665.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.09x = 511,533,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,533,951.86/25,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.66

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