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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.95, 34,890.51 and 14,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.95, 34,890.51 and 14,671 is: 20,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.95 : 34,890.51 = 14,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.95/34,890.51 = 14,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.95x = 34,890.51 × 14,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.95x = 511,878,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,878,672.21/25,277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.01

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