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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.22, 34,929.96 and 14,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.22, 34,929.96 and 14,701.54 is: 20,288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.22 : 34,929.96 = 14,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.22/34,929.96 = 14,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.22x = 34,929.96 × 14,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.22x = 513,524,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,524,204.14/25,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.40

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