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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,325.58, 34,941.63 and 14,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,325.58, 34,941.63 and 14,713.14 is: 20,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,325.58 : 34,941.63 = 14,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,325.58/34,941.63 = 14,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,325.58x = 34,941.63 × 14,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,325.58x = 514,101,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,101,094.02/25,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.68

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