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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.28, 34,969.38 and 14,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.28, 34,969.38 and 14,725.28 is: 20,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.28 : 34,969.38 = 14,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.28/34,969.38 = 14,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.28x = 34,969.38 × 14,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.28x = 514,933,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,933,911.93/25,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.97

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