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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.07, 34,951.86 and 14,715.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.07, 34,951.86 and 14,715.93 is: 20,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.07 : 34,951.86 = 14,715.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.07/34,951.86 = 14,715.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.07x = 34,951.86 × 14,715.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.07x = 514,349,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,349,125.13/25,322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.29

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