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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,326.63, 34,955.10 and 14,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,326.63, 34,955.10 and 14,722.47 is: 20,319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,326.63 : 34,955.10 = 14,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,326.63/34,955.10 = 14,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,326.63x = 34,955.10 × 14,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,326.63x = 514,625,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,625,411.10/25,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.54

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