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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.12, 34,962.54 and 14,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.12, 34,962.54 and 14,726.76 is: 20,322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.12 : 34,962.54 = 14,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.12/34,962.54 = 14,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.12x = 34,962.54 × 14,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.12x = 514,884,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,884,935.57/25,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.97

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