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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.36, 34,923.78 and 14,694.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.36, 34,923.78 and 14,694.69 is: 20,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.36 : 34,923.78 = 14,694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.36/34,923.78 = 14,694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.36x = 34,923.78 × 14,694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.36x = 513,194,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,194,120.73/25,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.25

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