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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,313.72, 34,925.18 and 14,701.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,313.72, 34,925.18 and 14,701.23 is: 20,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,313.72 : 34,925.18 = 14,701.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,313.72/34,925.18 = 14,701.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,313.72x = 34,925.18 × 14,701.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,313.72x = 513,443,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,443,030.47/25,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.20

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