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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.22, 34,968.30 and 14,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.22, 34,968.30 and 14,732 is: 20,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.22 : 34,968.30 = 14,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.22/34,968.30 = 14,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.22x = 34,968.30 × 14,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.22x = 515,152,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,152,995.60/25,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.67

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