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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,326.66, 34,950.80 and 14,716.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,326.66, 34,950.80 and 14,716.97 is: 20,309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,326.66 : 34,950.80 = 14,716.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,326.66/34,950.80 = 14,716.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,326.66x = 34,950.80 × 14,716.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,326.66x = 514,369,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,369,999.25/25,326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.43

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