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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.23, 34,964 and 14,006.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.23, 34,964 and 14,006.05 is: 19,327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.23 : 34,964 = 14,006.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.23/34,964 = 14,006.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.23x = 34,964 × 14,006.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.23x = 489,707,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,707,357.38/25,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.58

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