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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.42, 34,974.63 and 14,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.42, 34,974.63 and 14,721.18 is: 20,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.42 : 34,974.63 = 14,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.42/34,974.63 = 14,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.42x = 34,974.63 × 14,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.42x = 514,867,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,867,823.66/25,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.06

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