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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.43, 34,966.11 and 14,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.43, 34,966.11 and 14,723.02 is: 20,319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.43 : 34,966.11 = 14,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.43/34,966.11 = 14,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.43x = 34,966.11 × 14,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.43x = 514,806,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,806,514.86/25,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.63

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