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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.08, 34,962.12 and 14,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.08, 34,962.12 and 14,724 is: 20,318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.08 : 34,962.12 = 14,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.08/34,962.12 = 14,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.08x = 34,962.12 × 14,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.08x = 514,782,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,782,254.88/25,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.15

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