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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.95, 34,893.27 and 14,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.95, 34,893.27 and 14,673 is: 20,252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.95 : 34,893.27 = 14,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.95/34,893.27 = 14,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.95x = 34,893.27 × 14,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.95x = 511,988,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,988,950.71/25,279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.77

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