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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.70, 34,914.93 and 14,693.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.70, 34,914.93 and 14,693.49 is: 20,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.70 : 34,914.93 = 14,693.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.70/34,914.93 = 14,693.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.70x = 34,914.93 × 14,693.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.70x = 513,022,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,022,174.81/25,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.40

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