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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.70, 34,930.51 and 14,701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.70, 34,930.51 and 14,701.33 is: 20,288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.70 : 34,930.51 = 14,701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.70/34,930.51 = 14,701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.70x = 34,930.51 × 14,701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.70x = 513,524,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,524,954.58/25,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.05

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