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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.35, 34,950.08 and 14,713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.35, 34,950.08 and 14,713.25 is: 20,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.35 : 34,950.08 = 14,713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.35/34,950.08 = 14,713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.35x = 34,950.08 × 14,713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.35x = 514,229,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,229,126.59/25,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.31

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