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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.39, 34,962.57 and 14,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.39, 34,962.57 and 14,005.36 is: 19,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.39 : 34,962.57 = 14,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.39/34,962.57 = 14,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.39x = 34,962.57 × 14,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.39x = 489,663,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,663,226.41/25,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.72

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