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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.23, 34,945.41 and 14,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.23, 34,945.41 and 14,710.23 is: 20,301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.23 : 34,945.41 = 14,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.23/34,945.41 = 14,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.23x = 34,945.41 × 14,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.23x = 514,055,018.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,055,018.54/25,321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.34

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