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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.78, 34,923.15 and 14,691.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.78, 34,923.15 and 14,691.78 is: 20,277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.78 : 34,923.15 = 14,691.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.78/34,923.15 = 14,691.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.78x = 34,923.15 × 14,691.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.78x = 513,083,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,083,236.71/25,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.74

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