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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.66, 34,942.69 and 14,713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.66, 34,942.69 and 14,713.45 is: 20,307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.66 : 34,942.69 = 14,713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.66/34,942.69 = 14,713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.66x = 34,942.69 × 14,713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.66x = 514,127,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,127,453.22/25,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.07

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