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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.14, 34,962.71 and 14,727.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.14, 34,962.71 and 14,727.94 is: 20,327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.14 : 34,962.71 = 14,727.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.14/34,962.71 = 14,727.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.14x = 34,962.71 × 14,727.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.14x = 514,928,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,928,534.07/25,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.08

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