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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.65, 34,924.11 and 14,694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.65, 34,924.11 and 14,694.98 is: 20,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.65 : 34,924.11 = 14,694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.65/34,924.11 = 14,694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.65x = 34,924.11 × 14,694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.65x = 513,209,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,209,097.97/25,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.61

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