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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.46, 34,958.75 and 14,001.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.46, 34,958.75 and 14,001.83 is: 19,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.46 : 34,958.75 = 14,001.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.46/34,958.75 = 14,001.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.46x = 34,958.75 × 14,001.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.46x = 489,486,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,486,474.51/25,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,322.50

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