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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.59, 34,947.96 and 14,714.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.59, 34,947.96 and 14,714.91 is: 20,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.59 : 34,947.96 = 14,714.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.59/34,947.96 = 14,714.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.59x = 34,947.96 × 14,714.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.59x = 514,256,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,256,086.08/25,324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.59

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