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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.49, 34,963.80 and 14,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.49, 34,963.80 and 14,005.86 is: 19,327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.49 : 34,963.80 = 14,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.49/34,963.80 = 14,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.49x = 34,963.80 × 14,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.49x = 489,698,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,698,087.87/25,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.02

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