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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.72, 34,928.52 and 14,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.72, 34,928.52 and 14,702.48 is: 20,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.72 : 34,928.52 = 14,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.72/34,928.52 = 14,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.72x = 34,928.52 × 14,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.72x = 513,535,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,535,866.73/25,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.45

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