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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.97, 34,938.93 and 14,565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.97, 34,938.93 and 14,565.36 is: 20,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.97 : 34,938.93 = 14,565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.97/34,938.93 = 14,565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.97x = 34,938.93 × 14,565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.97x = 508,898,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,898,093.46/25,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.07

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