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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,314.72, 34,925.76 and 14,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,314.72, 34,925.76 and 14,700.48 is: 20,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,314.72 : 34,925.76 = 14,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,314.72/34,925.76 = 14,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,314.72x = 34,925.76 × 14,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,314.72x = 513,425,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,425,436.36/25,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.70

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